Cosmetic and restorative dentist, Dr Jayesh Nagpal at The Smiles Studio in Chandler’s Ford & Lymington can rebuild and restore worn teeth in complex cases.
Rebuilding your worn teeth in 1 visit
Concerned about shorter, flatter, worn teeth that might appear transparent around the edges? At The Smiles Studio in Hampshire, we can fix this easily. A consultation with Dr Jayesh Nagpal can determine why your teeth have worn down and recommend the best next steps.
- Rebuild small chips and worn edges with bonding
- Reshape several worn teeth with composite veneers
- Restore worn teeth with long-lasting porcelain veneers
- Rebuild worn biting surfaces with dental onlays
- Protect heavily worn teeth with dental crowns
- Pay monthly for your restorative treatment
Why choose The Smiles Studio for worn teeth treatment?
Cosmetic and restorative dentist Dr Jayesh Nagpal (GDC 310043) has a special interest in complex cases involving the rehabilitation of multiple worn teeth.
He trained at Imperial College London and Barts and The London, graduating with honours, before developing further expertise in high-end cosmetic practices.
He has also completed advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry training under Dr Chris Orr in London.
Patients with worn teeth choose him and The Smiles Studio because:
- Dr Jayesh Nagpal's advanced restorative training
- We offer a range of treatments under one roof
- Wide treatment selection for a range of budgets
- Treatment for individual teeth or full-smile wear
- Minimally invasive treatment options
- Dental solutions and results achieved in one visit
- Digital cosmetic planning
- Flexible financing available
- 500+ patient reviews
Do you need worn teeth treatment?
Teeth change with age and wear, altering the appearance of your smile and bite.
Check your symptoms to learn if worn teeth treatment is right for you:
- Front teeth becoming shorter
- Flat biting edges
- Chipped edges
- Uneven tooth lengths
- Yellow teeth as enamel becomes thinner
- Transparent edges
- Rounded tooth shapes
- Increased sensitivity
Worn teeth become shorter, flatter and smoother, while eroded teeth become smooth, transparent, rounded, yellow and increasingly sensitive. Book a consultation today to assess your teeth and learn the best next step.
How do we treat worn teeth?
Treatment depends on how much the tooth has worn. Here are our recommendations:
Bonding
From £255 per tooth
For mild tooth wear, we can add tooth-coloured composite to worn edges to rebuild lost length and restore shape. It’s a conservative solution, as we remove little or no additional tooth structure, and we can complete the treatment in a single visit.
Composite veneers
From £350 per tooth
Where a larger section of the front tooth needs rebuilding, composite veneers can cover more of its visible surface to restore length, shape, colour, proportion and symmetry. Composite veneers are a conservative, same-day treatment.
Porcelain veneers
From £795 per tooth
Porcelain veneers are often the appropriate option when front teeth require a more substantial, longer-term transformation. They restore lost length and change tooth shape, taking around three appointments over three weeks to complete, but offer better durability.
Onlays/Crowns
From £695
Restorative options for damaged, worn or weakened teeth. Onlays rebuild the affected area of back teeth while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible, whereas crowns provide greater protection by covering the entire tooth when more extensive restoration is needed.
Which worn-teeth treatment do you need?
| Level of wear | Possible treatment |
|---|---|
| Small chipped/worn edges | Composite bonding |
| Several front teeth shortened | Composite veneers |
| Significant cosmetic front-tooth wear | Porcelain veneers |
| Worn back-tooth surfaces | Onlays |
| Heavily damaged/weak tooth | Crown |
| Grinding causing damage | Night guard/splint alongside restoration |
Treating the cause matters
Whether the cause is age, attrition, acid erosion, thinning enamel, tooth grinding or a combination of factors, it’s important to address it to ensure successful, long-lasting solutions.
Adding cosmetic material without a diagnosis means the restorations may still be exposed to the pressure that caused the problem in the first place.
For example, rebuilding teeth worn down by nightly grinding can end up in the same situation if it doesn’t protect them from the same forces in the future. Similarly, if frequent acid exposure is causing erosion, controlling that exposure matters before and after restorative treatment.
Identifying the issue is the first step in any restoration at The Smiles Studio. From there, we can restore the damaged teeth and set you up with aftercare protocols, like a protective nightguard, to protect your restoration long-term. Whether it’s lengthening a few teeth or rebuilding a whole worn smile, we’ve got you covered.
Worn and eroded teeth FAQs
Can worn teeth be repaired?
Yes. Depending on severity, they can often be rebuilt with composite, veneers, onlays or crowns.
Why are my front teeth getting shorter?
Grinding, clenching and other forms of tooth wear can gradually flatten and shorten the teeth.
Why are my teeth becoming transparent?
Thinning enamel can make the edges appear more translucent. Acid erosion is one potential cause.
Why do worn teeth look yellow?
As enamel thins, more of the naturally yellower dentine underneath may become visible.
Can grinding destroy veneers?
Grinding places additional stress on veneers, bonding and natural teeth. A protective mouthguard may therefore be recommended.
Can acid erosion grow back?
Lost enamel does not simply regrow once substantial tooth structure has been removed. Early erosion may be managed preventively, while more significant loss may require restorative treatment.
Is composite or porcelain better for worn teeth?
Composite is more conservative and easier to repair. Porcelain can provide greater stain resistance and a longer-term aesthetic restoration. The severity and location of the wear determine what’s most appropriate.
Should I fix erosion before getting veneers?
Identify and control the cause as part of treatment planning before permanently restoring the teeth.
How much does treatment cost?
- Composite bonding: from £255
- Onlays: from £695
- Crowns: from £700
- Porcelain veneers: from £795
Where can I treat worn teeth in Hampshire?
The Smiles Studio treats worn, eroded and damaged teeth at its Chandler’s Ford and Lymington practices.