Stress Related Cavities
  • Nowadays due to hectic lifestyle in the cities, professionals are more prone to stress & tension which are reflected in the mouth in the form of cavities near the neck of the tooth. They are neglected as they may not be decayed & discoloured & not painful too. Typically patient engages this defect with thumb or index finger. These cavities are called as Cervical Cavities,(Abfraction).

    Due to this a person experiences Sensitivity on having hot or cold beverages.
  • Due to more intake of aerated drinks eg. Pepsi, Coke. Younger generation are suffering from erosion of teeth thereby causing sensitivity.
  • Similar kind of cavities are also observed in people suffering from excessive acidity & vomiting (usually known as bulemia).
  • Improper and forceful brushing also leads to such cavities & hence sensitivity, (Abrasion Cavities).

All these defects can efficiently be treated with the help of tooth colored composite materials (esthetic restoration).

 

Stress Related Cavities