Just that, really, would be great to know how others manage the condition and any tips and advice.
I grew up being told I had severe fluorosis staining and uneven enamel on my teeth causing a higher likelihood of cavities and breakages, and they don’t look great.
More recently (early 40’s) my dentist told me he thinks it’s a form of amelogenesis imperfecta, because all of my teeth are affected whereas fluorosis staining more typically affects the front teeth. Also I have some other symptoms like teeth with short roots. (I’m not a dentist just sharing what he told me). I have way more fillings than anyone else I know my age. My dentist tells me he can tell my brushing and flossing are good, but my teeth are just weak and prone to decay due to the uneven enamel.
I have questions, would love to know how others are dealing with similar issues.
- I have one dead tooth that is very visible, I had a root canal on it maybe 15 years ago. The filling is sound but it’s now very grey and I hate it. I could have it whitened from inside, but this means redoing the root canal which might not be successful due to the short root. Another option is to have a crown fitted but I’m a little scared - how long do they last, and has anyone with similar issues managed to have a good colour match made? The problem with any cosmetic treatment is that my teeth are such uneven colours that any treatment could potentially stand out even more.
- I have a basic private dental plan through work. It doesn’t cover any cosmetic work but I worry for the future and I need to plan that I could need significant work doing. Any recommendations for insurance that would give me better cover?
- Any other tips or things to consider? Are there specialist dentists or treatments that could help?
Any thoughts or advice appreciated, or if you are just going through any similar issues and would like to share that’s also fine. Hoping talking to others in the same boat might make it all seem a little less overwhelming. I appreciate there are many different variations of the condition and there’s not a one size fits all solution but would love to know your stories.