Tooth situation

Mingle

I noticed today that my two front top teeth have what appear to be lines straight down them. It looks like a crack, but isn't- almost like a fault within the tooth that can be seen in certain lights.

I go to the dentists regularly and have been told my my dentist that I have perfect teeth etc. My last appointment was November time, my next is in May.

Does everyone have this?

Thanks in advance.

Toothsmith

Obviously I can't see you, but vertical crazings in teeth aren't unusual, and appear more as the teeth (And you!) get older!

It's not really a weakness, just wear and tear.

If it's only visible in certain ight and close up, that's probably all it is, and although you could check at your next appointment, I wouldn't worry about it.

If it seems more than that, or you ARE worried about it, then a quick visit to the dentist to put your mind at rest wouldn't hurt.

Mingle

Thanks! I was worried that my teeth were going to fall out! Thanks for putting my mind at rest

suki1964

I have "cracks" in my front teeth as well. Dentist took a look and said waer and tear and nothing to worry about (NHS)

Hubby has a "crack" in his as well. His dentist has advised having them veneered "before they shatter" - his dentist is Private

Toothsmith

In all probability, it will be two completely different situations that are being described there suki. But, if weakness or over-stressing of teeth was a problem, then veneerng is hardly the treatment to give them any strength! I would be inclined to ask a lot more questions before taking that advice. (But obviously I can't see the teeth in question.)

There is also the psycological hurdle here that people always tend to believe the person saying LESS treatment rather than more. UNDER treatment on the poorly funded NHS system can be just as much of a problem as private dentists OVER treating people.

In your case though, my feeling is to belive your dentist whilst asking a few more questions of your husband's.

brook2jack

I agree with TS with one exception. Where teeth are starting to chip or crack due to acid erosion. Ie the teeth are wearing away from acid in diet or from stomach (hiatus hernia etc). In this case the cause of erosion should be dealt with and then because normally not all of the enamel is eroded away white fillings or veneers rather than crowns are used to build up the missing tooth structure.

suki1964

Toothsmith wrote: »

In all probability, it will be two completely different situations that are being described there suki. But, if weakness or over-stressing of teeth was a problem, then veneerng is hardly the treatment to give them any strength! I would be inclined to ask a lot more questions before taking that advice. (But obviously I can't see the teeth in question.)

There is also the psycological hurdle here that people always tend to believe the person saying LESS treatment rather than more. UNDER treatment on the poorly funded NHS system can be just as much of a problem as private dentists OVER treating people.

In your case though, my feeling is to belive your dentist whilst asking a few more questions of your husband's.

I have great trust in my NHS dentist and take his advice.

My husband also sees him when hes here and has also been told wear and tear and nothing to worry about.

We are NI - our funding is different - indeed I just paid in the region of 250 for a canal treatment and cap - not much different to private prices

Hubby sometimes has to go private if hes on a long contract in London and say chips a tooth or loses a filling. Its then that the cosmetic treatments get offered