Treatment for worn teeth in Las Vegas.
When teeth look shorter, feel sensitive, or no longer meet the way they used to, enamel has often been lost for good. Restoring worn teeth takes planning around bite height, cause, and how to protect the result.
Las Vegas Prosthodontics · 851 S Rampart Blvd, Suite 250, Summerlin · Board Certified Prosthodontist Joshua Renk, DDS, MSD
What is tooth wear?
Tooth wear means the hard structure of the tooth has been lost over time. Teeth may look flat, chipped, yellow at the edges, or noticeably shorter. In advanced cases the bite collapses: back teeth wear down, front teeth over-erupt or chip, and chewing feels different.
Wear is common, but severe wear is not something to cover with quick cosmetic fixes. Without understanding why teeth wore down, new restorations can fail the same way the old ones did.
What causes worn teeth?
Most patients have a combination of factors. The main causes we evaluate:
- Attrition from grinding and clenching
- Erosion from stomach acid (GERD), frequent acidic drinks, or other chemical exposure
- Abrasion from aggressive brushing or habits
- Bite problems that concentrate force on certain teeth
Signs your teeth may be wearing down
- Front teeth that look shorter or uneven
- Yellow or dark edges where enamel is thin
- Increased cold sensitivity
- Chewing surfaces that look flat or polished
- Ridges or notches at the gum line
- A bite that feels “closed down” or different than it used to
How worn teeth are restored
Joshua Renk, DDS, MSD plans worn tooth treatment around health first, then function, then beauty. Records include photos, models, bite analysis, and imaging when needed. The goal is to rebuild height and shape in a way that works with your jaw, not against it.
Depending on severity, treatment may include:
- Selective crowns or veneers when wear is limited and the bite is stable
- Bite adjustment and occlusal splints to protect teeth during and after treatment
- Full mouth rehabilitation when wear is widespread and bite height must be rebuilt
Our on-site laboratory supports try-ins and refinements so restorations match shade and shape before they are finalized.
Why see a prosthodontist for worn teeth?
General dentists repair individual worn teeth every day. When multiple teeth are involved, the bite has changed, or previous cosmetic work keeps failing, a prosthodontist plans the full picture.
Dr. Renk is a Board Certified Prosthodontist with a three-year ADA-accredited residency and MSD from Loma Linda University. Patients throughout Las Vegas and Summerlin come to us when wear has gone beyond a single crown or veneer.
Worn teeth treatment in Summerlin, Las Vegas
Las Vegas Prosthodontics is at 851 S Rampart Blvd, Suite 250 in the Summerlin area. We are accepting new patients. No referral is required.
What patients ask about worn teeth.
What causes worn teeth?
Teeth wear down from grinding and clenching (attrition), acid erosion from reflux or diet, aggressive brushing (abrasion), and years of chewing forces on weakened enamel. Often more than one factor is involved.
Can worn teeth be restored?
Yes, in most cases. Treatment depends on how much structure remains, gum health, and bite height. Options range from selective crowns and veneers to full mouth rehabilitation when wear is widespread.
Why do my teeth look shorter?
Shortened front teeth often mean enamel has worn away from grinding or erosion. Back teeth can wear too, which lowers bite height and changes how the jaw closes. A prosthodontic evaluation measures the pattern and plans restoration.
Is tooth wear the same as grinding?
Grinding is one common cause, but not the only one. Acid erosion, habits, and bite problems can also shorten teeth. Identifying the cause matters so new restorations are protected after treatment.
Why see a prosthodontist for worn teeth in Las Vegas?
Rebuilding worn teeth requires bite analysis, phased planning, and materials chosen for function. Prosthodontists specialize in restoring teeth when wear is advanced or affects the whole mouth.
Do I need a referral for worn teeth treatment?
No referral is required. Call (702) 263-4300 or request a consultation online.
Teeth wearing down?
Board Certified Prosthodontist care in Summerlin, Las Vegas. New patients welcome. No referral required.