The recipient of a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh in New York, Dr. Joseph Ayoub is a dentist at Dentistry By Design, PC. Dr. Joseph Ayoub is experienced in various forms of dental care and aesthetic enhancement and helps patients manage their oral health.
Characterized by the gradual loss and fading of a tooth surface as a result of some set of actions not involving dental trauma or tooth decay, tooth wear increases as a person grows older. Due to the fact that more people are keeping their natural teeth to old age than ever before, the amount of tooth wear seen today is significantly greater than in the past. Essentially, tooth wear is caused by three phenomena - attrition, erosion, and abrasion.
Involving no bacterial intervention, erosion is the gradual fading of a tooth surface due to exposure of the tooth to chemicals or acids. Drinks with a high level of acidity, such as carbonated drinks and fruit juices, cause tooth erosion. People with a low salivary flow rate are subjected to increased tooth erosion rates. Certain eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, can also cause erosion.
Attrition results from contact between two opposing teeth, and it causes loss of hard tooth substances. Usually, the extent of attrition depends on the frequency and severity of the contact. For example, people who habitually grind their teeth during sleep have a high chance of developing significant tooth abrasion. Frequent consumption of fibrous foods may also contribute to the loss of tooth enamel.
Abrasion exhibits characteristics similar to those of attrition, except that it is caused by mechanical actions other than tooth grinding or mastication. Often, abrasion is associated with the incorrect use of a toothbrush, particularly when it results in notching at the junction of the dental root and crown. Sometimes, abrasion is seen in people who use their teeth to accomplish various mechanical tasks, such as holding nails or removing bottle tops. Tongue jewelry can also result in abrasion if it frequently hits the teeth.
Characterized by the gradual loss and fading of a tooth surface as a result of some set of actions not involving dental trauma or tooth decay, tooth wear increases as a person grows older. Due to the fact that more people are keeping their natural teeth to old age than ever before, the amount of tooth wear seen today is significantly greater than in the past. Essentially, tooth wear is caused by three phenomena - attrition, erosion, and abrasion.
Involving no bacterial intervention, erosion is the gradual fading of a tooth surface due to exposure of the tooth to chemicals or acids. Drinks with a high level of acidity, such as carbonated drinks and fruit juices, cause tooth erosion. People with a low salivary flow rate are subjected to increased tooth erosion rates. Certain eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, can also cause erosion.
Attrition results from contact between two opposing teeth, and it causes loss of hard tooth substances. Usually, the extent of attrition depends on the frequency and severity of the contact. For example, people who habitually grind their teeth during sleep have a high chance of developing significant tooth abrasion. Frequent consumption of fibrous foods may also contribute to the loss of tooth enamel.
Abrasion exhibits characteristics similar to those of attrition, except that it is caused by mechanical actions other than tooth grinding or mastication. Often, abrasion is associated with the incorrect use of a toothbrush, particularly when it results in notching at the junction of the dental root and crown. Sometimes, abrasion is seen in people who use their teeth to accomplish various mechanical tasks, such as holding nails or removing bottle tops. Tongue jewelry can also result in abrasion if it frequently hits the teeth.
