tops of my lower front teeth are worn down

[MilesCamp]

The tops of my lower front teeth are worn down to the point that they show what I assume is pulp. Can these be filled to keep them from getting any worse? There is no pain and nor decay at this point. I am having no problems now but would like to do something before they become a prohibitively expensive problem. It has been suggested that I will need crowns in the future. Can't they just be filled? If I can keep them, aren't real teeth better than anything else?

I was born in china 73 years ago and had rickets as a child. I was told this had a negative effect on my teeth. I have had constant problems with my teeth until at age 50 I had my upper teeth removed and now wear an upper denture (best thing I ever did). I have been a gritter most of my life and used to be a heavy smoker. I have cut down on coffee and now limit myself to one pot a day.

Cheers,
Miles

 

[gels]

Do you mostly grind your teeth at night? Use a mouth guard when sleeping to prevent any furthur damage.

 

[MilesCamp]

I do, but my dentist has said that I would not damage them further because my present uppers are plastic.

Can't they just be filled and veneers be attached? That would certainly be easier and much cheaper than $1200 a pop for crowns.

Cheers,
Miles

 

[crankit]

My girlfriend has a tooth grinding problem and they ended up giving here a mouth guard to wear at night.

 

[MilesCamp]

She has all her teeth. Mine got this way from 50 years of grinding before the dentures.

Miles

 

[fredravez]

The tops of my lower front teeth are worn down to the point that they show what I assume is pulp. Can these be filled to keep them from getting any worse? There is no pain and nor decay at this point. I am having no problems now but would like to do something before they become a prohibitively expensive problem. It has been suggested that I will need crowns in the future. Can't they just be filled? If I can keep them, aren't real teeth better than anything else?

I was born in china 73 years ago and had rickets as a child. I was told this had a negative effect on my teeth. I have had constant problems with my teeth until at age 50 I had my upper teeth removed and now wear an upper denture (best thing I ever did). I have been a gritter most of my life and used to be a heavy smoker. I have cut down on coffee and now limit myself to one pot a day.

Cheers,
Miles

Hi
It seems that you are not taking calcium because our teeth are bone and they need calcium. Try to take a glass of milk or calcium tablets surely you will see better results.
Regards
Fred