What is this

[Maxgore]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what this is on the tooth and is there a way to remove it?

Thank You

 

[Dr M]

Looks like an area of demineralization, which is already becoming cavitated. You will need a filling to fix this.

 

[MattKW]

Also, am I right is guessing that plain water is not your usual choice of drink? Looks like significant acid erosion on some teeth.

 

[Maxgore]

I am getting cosmetic bonding done, should I have this treated/filled before bonding? I used to drink fizzy drinks (2 litres a day) for a period of long time. That’s been cut out now!

 

[MattKW]

Have you got a pic of your front teeth - slightly open, and closed?
And why are you having bonding done?

 

[Maxgore]

Have you got a pic of your front teeth - slightly open, and closed?
And why are you having bonding done?

Mainly to make them look whiter and more symmetrical with nice edges.

 

[MattKW]

If you have uneven edges due to erosion chipping, then bonding may not work because all the pressure on the tips of the front teeth will often chip off the bonding.