Dental Abrasions Santa Barbara, CA

Are your teeth showing signs of wearing down? Dental abrasions can look unappealing over time and can negatively affect your dental health and your self-esteem.

At See Me Smile Dental, we understand that dental abrasions can be unattractive and uncomfortable to live with. Our office provides personalized dental abrasion treatment to ensure your smile is always feeling and looking its best.

What Are Dental Abrasions?

A dental abrasion is an irregular wearing down of the tooth's surface. The abrasion usually presents itself as a v-shaped nick on the bottom of your tooth. There are many habits and elements that can lead to dental abrasions, such as:

Brushing teeth with unnecessary force.
Ill-fitting dental clasps on your dentures.
Regularly using a hard-bristle toothbrush.
Habitually eating or drinking foods and beverages with a high acid content.
Oral piercings that scrape your teeth.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR MY CHILD TO SEE A DENTIST?

Dental abrasions can lead to serious oral complications, such as nerve exposure and tissue damage. Abrasions can also have a negative impact on the look of your smile and your confidence. Some of the symptoms of dental abrasions include:

Small v-shaped indents appearing on the bottom of your tooth, near your gum line.
Abnormal tooth sensitivity to the heat or cold.
Pain in your tooth.
Sensitive or aching gums.

Dental Abrasion Prevention

Our state-of-the-art office and experienced Dr. Omid Barkhordar and his staff are ready to provide you with gentle and successful dental abrasion treatment. There are also ways you can help prevent future dental abrasions, including:

Make sure all your dental appliances are properly fitted.
Avoid chewing on your nails or on objects, like a pen.
Follow Dr. Barkhordar's expert guidelines on correct tooth brushing techniques.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and refrain from brushing with too much power.
Come in for your regular dental checkups twice a year.

Meet Dr. Omid

Dr. Omid Barkhordar, DDS has earned his reputation as a leading family and cosmetic dentist in Santa Barbara, the Central Coast, and Southern California. He is committed to providing patients of all ages with compassionate care.

From general dentistry to advanced procedures, Dr. Omid uses innovative technology and gentle techniques to deliver safe and stress-free dental care so patients can enjoy a painless, healthy, and gorgeous smile.

Dr. Omid earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry in one of the best dental programs in the United States. His dedication to helping patients achieve their perfect smile has earned Dr. Omid the continued trust and recommendation of many clients.

No matter the age or needs of the patient, Dr. Omid is committed to helping you discover the benefits of a healthy, beautiful smile.

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