How Much Does Treatment for One Case of Cervical Abrasion Cost? Please Recommend the Cheapest Option

"Please use the cheapest option."

In fact, this is also one of the things we hear most often

when providing dental treatment.

It was something a patient who visited the dentist

for cervical abrasion said.

Cervical abrasion is a condition

that more people experience than you might think.

It can be said to be fairly common.

Why does cervical abrasion happen?

Cervical abrasion is actually

a very common condition.

It is often caused by brushing the teeth too forcefully,

enjoying hard or chewy foods,

teeth grinding, or clenching the teeth.

Some people ask whether it is because

they did not brush their teeth well as children,

but it is difficult to view this as the cause of the problem.

What is used for treatment?

The questions I am asked most often

are about the treatment material and its cost.

GI is covered by insurance,

so its cost is relatively affordable.

Usually, the treatment cost is around

10,000–30,000 won per tooth.

On the other hand, resin treatment is not covered by insurance,

so the cost often increases to at least

50,000–100,000 won per tooth.

However, when choosing dental treatment,

you should not base your decision solely

on whether it is cheap or expensive.

Resin has better adhesion than GI

and is also much more advantageous

in terms of strength and durability,

so it is relatively less likely to come off.

It also tends to look natural

when the finished tooth is viewed,

without appearing noticeably different from the actual tooth.

GI, on the other hand, has the advantage

of being covered by insurance,

but it is relatively more likely to wear down

or come off, so its durability

is not as good as resin's.

That is why, in practice, when someone I know

visits the dentist, I recommend resin more often.

This is because choosing the cheaper option for now

may require another visit to the dentist

or additional expenses,

which can sometimes result in the total cost

actually exceeding the original cost.

When looking at actual clinical cases

among patients who visit the dentist,

I recommend resin more often

when the abrasion is deep and extensive,

when sensitivity is severe,

or when the patient wants the treatment

to last for a long time.

Since many people also know that resin is not recommended

simply because of its cost,

I make a point of explaining this carefully.

Cervical abrasion is actually

a very common condition among people in their 50s and 60s.

When you get home today,

it might be a good idea to take a look at your parents' teeth

to see whether they have any problems.

Have you developed tooth sensitivity and are worried

that your teeth might be cracked?

Medication does not solve everything.