Are The Fronts Of Your Teeth Rough? Here's What You Can Do About It

Typically, the surface of one's teeth is smooth. This is especially true when you're finished getting a dental cleaning, but even if it's been a while, your teeth shouldn't feel tremendously rough. If you've noticed that they appear uneven or have a tendency to scratch your tongue, it's likely that you have a problem with your teeth that can be resolved by a cosmetic dentist. Here's what you should know about it.

Smoothing Out

What's likely going on with your teeth is that the enamel of your teeth has eroded somewhat. When this happens, the hard exterior shell can start to wear away unevenly, resulting in a rough texture that can even become somewhat jagged, potentially scratching your tongue if you glide it across your teeth.

One way a cosmetic dentist can help with this is by smoothing out the surface of your teeth. This is done by buffing the surface of the tooth until the enamel becomes even and flat again. This is only possible if the dental enamel is in fairly good condition, but not to worry — if it isn't an option for you, there are still other things that your cosmetic dentist can do.

Bonding Up

If your dental enamel is too damaged or weakened for the prior treatment to be an option, one alternative is to use dental bonding, instead. Dental bonding adds the same material that's used in fixing cavities. Instead of being inserted into a hole, though, it's applied to the surface of your tooth. Once it's fully applied, your dentist will buff the surface of the bonding to ensure that it has a smooth, glossy surface that looks and feels like a real tooth. This will not only help to restore the feel and appearance of your teeth but will protect them from being damaged due to weak or missing enamel.

Covering With Veneers

One additional option that's available to you is to opt for dental veneers. These can be used either prior to or after dental bonding or buffing.

Dental veneers are essentially thin layers of porcelain that cover the front of your teeth. They're kind of like a one-walled dental crown. They're applied with adhesive, so no further damage is done to your teeth, and can help to protect any weakened enamel that's underneath them. In addition, they make your teeth look white, glossy, and even shapely if you're unhappy with the general shape of your teeth.

As you can see, your local cosmetic dentist's office can help you with this problem no matter what course it's taken.

Contact a company like Pinon Hills Dental to learn more.