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Do teeth abrasions get bigger if you don't get it fixed?
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It can: It is important to, talk to a dentist and find out what is causing this to, happen in your mouth. It can progress if you continue to do the same thing that caused it in the first place. Common causes can be acidic diet with lots of soda and sugar, aggressive brushing, clenching or grinding, bad bite or a combination of several factors.
Answered 8/18/2016
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Gum line abrasions: Yes! gum-line notches or abrasions don't get dramatically deeper if not restored, but the forces that cause them (biting stress, excessive brushing force, and acidic conditions, will continue to progress deeper into the tooth. All abrasions do not need to be restored immediately, but it's important to identify the causes and work toward reducing those causes.
Answered 11/28/2017
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