“What can dentists do for enamel loss?”

Enamel loss can cause issues with appearance and/or sensitivity. If the loss is extreme on your front teeth and it shows when you smile, then you may benefit from crowns or veneers. Back teeth that are sensitive can be desensitized with a number of different techniques.

Dear madam,

Thank you for your question.

Enamel loss is unfortunately inevitable, especially as one gets older. This process increases from middle age onwards. Due to cyclic fatigue of teeth (the chewing process throughout your life), abrasion (due to excessive tooth brushing), attrition (due to bruxing), erosion (due to acid reflux, acidic foods, or bulimia) enamel is lost. Defective enamel due to congenital or hereditary reasons, can also accelerate enamel loss. The best a dentist can currently do is placing porcelain/ceramic veneers or crowns or a cheaper alternative resin restorations. It depends on the severity, extent and what you are willing to spend on your teeth. Unfortunately, dental insurance is not always willing to pay for it, depending on your plan, since they sometimes see it as cosmetic and not as essential. It is best to get a quote from your local dentist and discuss payment options with him/her.
I sincerely hope this helps.