Posted on March 31, 2010.
Chipped enamel gums near - caused by the hygienist? In the last week or two, I noticed some sensitivity in some teeth when I brush. Generally pressure sensitivity, temperature sensitivity is only very slight. This is my first right upper incisor, and my lower left bicuspid.
I have no feeling in these areas when I had my teeth cleaned two weeks ago, and neither the industrial hygienist or dentist mentioned something unusual on my teeth, in fact, they said that it was beautiful.
Because my teeth were very sensitive, and sensitivity was not leaving, I looked closely at them, and found that there are some chipped areas around the gums of the tooth - a small circular spot on the surface of the front tooth, and a more upright on the side of the most important front of the premolar. These spots are more gray than the surrounding enamel.
Would it have been caused by too vigorous rubbing when I had my teeth cleaned? This position of the bicuspid has always been a bit "tough" than the other teeth, and I had difficult moments in my front tooth, so (I always thought was due to leftover cement my braces ). These spots seem to have disappeared with enamel - could it be that the officer thought they were spots of tartar, and scraped through the enamel?
If yes, how do I get their own up? I can not really afford to pay for repairs that will take, especially if it was not my fault. (I have not eaten anything that would have done - in particular that could affect these areas in particular, and at the same time.)
Also, what is the best way to repair these spots? I use "sensitive" toothpaste, and something called MIPaste / Recaldent, but I do not think those will help "re-enamel" these teeth, will they?
I was wondering if anything would help something like Lumineers - which will shave more enamel to adapt, but if it bonds to the damaged area and help prevent more damage, or cavity?
Also, is it possible to get Lumineers, or plating of any kind on the lower premolar? The images I see seem to show that the upper incisors is.
Thank you.
Firstly, without entering into a lengthy discussion, the officer does not scratch any tooth enamel and the only thing she could have removed a thin layer of cementum covers the dentin underlying the surface root. And it seems that you have developed a root sensitivity. If the desensitizing toothpaste does not work after 2-3 weeks, you may place a dental sealant bonding agent to the sensitive areas. This is a much more conservative than to lumineers on their teeth. Good luck
