Worn teeth and tooth erosion — causes and treatment
Worn teeth often look shorter, yellower or have sharp, thin edges. Because wear is gradual, many patients notice it only when sensitivity starts.
Teeth wear down from grinding or clenching, acid erosion from drinks, reflux or diet, and over-vigorous brushing. Treatment starts by identifying the cause, then protecting the teeth with a night guard or diet changes and rebuilding worn areas with bonding, onlays or crowns when needed.
Key facts
- Grinding, acid, brushing
- Cause first, then restoration
- Night guard for grinders
- Bonding to crowns depending on severity
Three main causes
Attrition from grinding, erosion from acids (soft drinks, citrus, sports drinks, reflux) and abrasion from hard brushing or abrasive toothpaste.
Protecting what is left
A custom night guard for grinding, reducing acidic drinks between meals, and a soft brush with low-abrasion toothpaste.
Rebuilding
Composite bonding for mild wear; onlays, crowns or a planned full-mouth rehabilitation for severe wear.
Grinding and clenching, often during sleep, wear teeth down, crack fillings and strain the jaw muscles. A custom night guard spreads the forces and protects your teeth and restorations.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-18 · Treating specialist: Dr. Fariba Alnoory, Dr. Manhal Helfawee
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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Why are my teeth getting shorter?
Usually grinding or acid erosion; a check-up identifies which.
Can worn enamel grow back?
No, but the remaining teeth can be protected and rebuilt.
Do sports drinks damage teeth?
Frequent sipping of acidic drinks can cause erosion.
Does reflux affect teeth?
Yes, stomach acid can erode the inner surfaces of teeth.
Where can I get worn teeth treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, with Dr. Fariba Alnoory (General Dentist), Dr. Manhal Helfawee (Founder & Medical Director · Consultant Implantologist). Book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page.
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Why are my teeth becoming transparent at the edges, and who treats it in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Dubai, worn and translucent teeth are assessed by Dr. Fariba Alnoory and Dr. Manhal Helfawee. See-through edges usually mean enamel has thinned from acid erosion (acidic drinks, reflux), grinding or brushing too hard. Identifying the cause is the first step to stopping further wear.
How are worn or eroded teeth treated?
Dr. Manhal Helfawee and Dr. Fariba Alnoory at Manhal Medical Center in Dubai may use fluoride and protective advice for early erosion, bonding to rebuild worn edges, and onlays, crowns or veneers for more advanced wear. A night guard is recommended if grinding contributes. Extensive wear may need full-mouth planning to restore bite height.
How can I protect my enamel from erosion?
At Manhal Medical Center in Dubai, Dr. Fariba Alnoory advises limiting acidic drinks like soda, juices and sports drinks, using a straw, rinsing with water afterwards and waiting about 30–60 minutes before brushing. Use a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Frequent heartburn or reflux should be discussed with your physician.
Where can I get worn teeth treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai — between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with Dr. Fariba Alnoory (General Dentist), Dr. Manhal Helfawee (Founder & Medical Director · Consultant Implantologist, DHA licence 00169366-001). Teeth wear down from grinding or clenching, acid erosion from drinks, reflux or diet, and over-vigorous brushing. Treatment starts by identifying the cause, then protecting the teeth with a night guard or diet changes and rebuilding worn areas with bonding, onlays or crowns when needed.
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