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Dental erosion
Hi I'm a 25 yrs old female and had a habit of eating slate pencils which lead to dental erosion. Can this be treated?
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Hi! Firstly this habit is called PICA. The desire to consume inedible objects. This could be due to an underlying systemic issue. Most probably Anemia.
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-Get these tests done : CBC,APTT/INR, KFT, LFT,HBA1c& ESR.
-OPG (full mouth X ray) for complete assessment
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Try to avoid eating slate pencils as much as possible. Instead try calcium n vitamin gummies. They will help you in habit rectification.
Consult with me. I can definitely give you viable solutions.
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It can be treated.visit yur dentist
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Yes of course!
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consult dentist for the same
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try to avoid eating slate pencils as it is harmful to you.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Share what are your symptoms. Are you having sensitivity in any teeth. If you having no symptoms, no treatment is required.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dental crown needed
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
What problem are u facing?
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
You need to go for crowns for these teeth
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