Teeth going clear?

my 2 front teeth seem to look like the enamel is going clear like "See Through". does anybody know what is wrong? also on my tooth next to my 2 big front teeth has a white patch on it, why is that?

Teeth going clear?
The incisors going clear is a sign of acid erosion on teeth, this occurs as the enamel is thinned at the tips (biting surface) of the teeth.


You need to use a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth and see your dentist.


Fizzy drinks are the major cause of enamel erosion.





The white patch can be caused by several factors, but isnt anything to worry about.


You should visit your own dentist this week, for check-up and voice your concerns


Paul
Reply:I'm a dentist.





Enamel, believe it or not, is actually translucent. It is the dentin beneath the enamel that gives your tooth most of its color. Some people have more enamel extending past the dentin at the edges of their front teeth than others. Hence their teeth are more "see through" at the edges. Some people have thinner dentin at the teeth edges, which causes the same effect.





One other thing to consider. Whitening teeth with thin biting edges can also cause this undersired translucency.





As for the white patch, that is often a developmental phenomenon, and is an area of hypocalcification of the enamel. Most people have them, and they are of no clinical significance.