i had a checkup recently and the dentist didnt say anything about it
2007-02-02 16:24:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
As Dr Albert says, it may only be the translucency of the enamel, and this would be quite normal.
Another possibility is that drinking lots of acidic drinks (sodas, fruit juices) has eroded away the inner surface of your teeth, and the tip of the tooth has become thiiner than normal. If so, the edges of your upper front teeth will start to chip slightly, you may experience sensitivity in a number of teeth, and your lower molars will start to develop cupping of the cusp tips.
You would have to ask a dentist to assess the degree of damage and possible treatment as required. It would mean an end to acidic drinks too... just plain ol' water.
2007-02-02 19:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are the thinnest part of your front teeth and do not have the dentine found in the thicker parts.
2007-02-02 16:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by george 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL.
TEETH ARE MADE UP OF ENAMEL WHICH COVERS DENTIN.
IN THE EDGES OF THE FRONT TEETH THERE IS ALMOST NO DENTIN. THE LIGHT GOES THRU ALMOST UNAFFECTED. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THESE EDGES ARE TRANSPARENT. THERE IS NOTHING BAD ABOUT THIS AT ALL.
2007-02-02 16:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its just something natural that occured in the tooth development
2007-02-02 16:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
amelogensis imperfecta....somthin in the development of the tooth
2007-02-03 02:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by max h 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need more calcium in your diet!
2007-02-02 16:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
cocaine depleats calcium
2007-02-02 16:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋