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Molar build-ups and grinding

Encorus · 2013-06-21 18:40:48

Hello, As part of my orthodontic treatment I have molar build-ups (blue material) on some molars (it changes where exactly throughout the treatment). Now I believe I'm grinding/clenching my teeth at night sometimes where the build-ups are. Does this wear down the build-ups (something I don't care, of course) or can such…

21-06-2013 07:40PM

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Encorus

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Hello,

As part of my orthodontic treatment I have molar build-ups (blue material) on some molars (it changes where exactly throughout the treatment).

Now I believe I'm grinding/clenching my teeth at night sometimes where the build-ups are. Does this wear down the build-ups (something I don't care, of course) or can such clenching where there are build-ups wear down the opposing molar (that doesn't have build-up) as well? Are the build-ups made from a material which is softer than enamel?

Thanks for any info.

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