How can I stop my teeth from fracturing & falling apart in chunks?

[BillyBusStop]

My teeth are in relatively good repair, I only have two fillings but I have a different problem - the teeth are starting to just fracture & pieces fall off. I'm nearly 49 for reference. Never smoked if that makes a difference, clean healthy diet. I've just eaten a piece of toast crust & it seems one corner of a back tooth has fallen off. This happened on the lower jaw also only two months ago. I don't want to be one of those grannies with awful teeth.. What can I do? I already brush regularly/floss & mouthwash.

Are you grinding you teeth in your sleep?

So are you going to get it filled? Or just leave it?

Had similar issue. Dentist said grinding teeth in sleep. He is currently in process of making mouth guard for me to wear at night.

You don't have EDS/hypermobilty, by any chance?

I’m in my 40s and this has happened to me twice since my second child. Like you, teeth pretty good otherwise.

I have a new dentist who took one look and said is clear I grind my teeth - I’ve also noticed myself clenching my jaw when stressed. I’ve been fitted for a mouthguard to help prevent it.

I have had the same problem for the last 5 or so years, and put it down to having been a smoker. (Given up now)

It really is getting to the point where its a constant pain in the arse trying to hold onto the bits of teeth that are left - they're mostly all fillings.

I've lost a couple of teeth due to cracking, I clench my jaw on one side when tense ( is most of the time!) And when sleeping. I have a mouth guard but don't use it at the moment, my teeth have shifted due to having one out and anyway, the damage was done... Start saving for implants, I have one and will no doubt need others eventually, they are great

I'll have to get it filled. I do grind my teeth and have been wearing strong custom mouth guards for a good 30yrs!!!!

& I wear them religiously without fail.

No I don't have EDS to the person who asked.

I have major dental problems the only thing I have done is found myself a brilliant dentist who does an amazing job of keeping on top of any signs of damage and decay to prevent getting to the crumbling stage and does great restorations if they do. I am however now almost bankrupt!!

Happening to me in mid 60 s
Mine down to all my back ones being drilled and filled many times
The one consolation is my dentist is jumping through hoops to save the 28 I have left

There are some blood pressure medications that really damage teeth. Have you discussed any other medications you're on with your dentist

Medication was my first thought too. . That or a dry mouth.

I almost never have medications. & my mouth isn't dry.

Go to your dentist

@Tolleshunt my teeth are lie this and i have hypermobility - is there a link?

What does your dentist say?

hooray yes, I was asking the OP because there is a link between hupermobility/EDS and weak/missing tooth enamel. I'm not sure if they have isolated the offending genes yet, but it is assumed there are some.

I have it, and so do my mother and DD. In my case, I have very weak and thin enamel that is missing in patches.

I've had to have countless dental restorations (spent thousands upon thousands - I daren't even tot it up). My mother fared better in earlier life, but found her teeth started crumbling by the time she was in her fifties. DD is only 4, but her tooth enamel is so thin it's transparent. I dread to imagine what her adult teeth will be like. I'd better start saving.

How often do you see your dentist?

I grind massively, have loads of fillings as a result and my dentist is obsessed with how they are done as I can just grind the fillings out.

The only answer is keep going to the dentist, regular repairs and ask them about prescription fluoride toothpaste.

I have flouridosis which means that mine crack and chip