Managing Lower Teeth Attrition: Beyond the Night Guard

Dr. Divesh Mehta discusses a common issue observed in daily dental practice—attrition or wear of the lower front teeth. He explains why night guards often fail to stop this wear, emphasizing that the problem is typically caused by frictional contact between the upper and lower front teeth during chewing, not just at night. Dr. Mehta highlights how this wear can be effectively addressed by preventing tooth-on-tooth contact through orthodontic solutions such as Invisalign, clear aligners, or braces.