![]() ![]() Prevention is better than cure might be a cliché but it certainly holds true for translucent teeth. ![]() In the dental clinic, a dentist can also provide fluoride therapy which lasts for ten minutes. So a remineralization toothpaste like GC Tooth Mousse may also be recommended. The aim is to try and remineralize the teeth. This involves intake of lactose-free milk, increased diet that is rich in calcium and Vitamin-D, consuming probiotic curd and regularly drinking water. In cases where teeth translucency is extremely mild, the dentist can suggest home remedies for the same. They are used in mild to moderate severity of tooth discoloration or translucency. These are popular among actors with less aesthetic teeth. Veneers are shell-like coverings that can also be fixed in the affected teeth. Depending on the tooth or teeth affected and the socioeconomic status of the patient, the dentist shall give the necessary options to the patient. Severely eroded teeth may need to be covered with crowns for better durability and resistance. In some cases simply resin cements won't suffice. Porcelain or metal crowns are another treatment modality. These are tooth colored cements that lock with the eroded teeth and thereby are also long lasting. Bonding the teeth with composite resins is a commonly used technique. ![]() Thus, treatment usually involves adding an external biocompatible substance to improve strength and aesthetics of the teeth. The biggest disadvantage of having translucent teeth is the fact that the enamel layer cannot regenerate. A dry mouth results in easy chipping off of the enamel as certain minerals obtained from the saliva are unavailable. Apart from increasing age, such dry mouth can also be seen in diabetic patients and by the consumption of certain drugs. However, there are conditions like Sjorgen's syndrome and xerostomia where there is less or complete cessation of the salivary flow. This function is satisfied by the saliva that is constantly secreted through the salivary ducts. It is important that the oral cavity remains moist and hydrated. The reflux of acid, bloating or diarrhea seen after consumption of excess gluten diet can damage not only the intestines but also the enamel. Frequent vomiting causes the stomach acids to brush against the back surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth that get affected the most. Gastrointestinal disorders are another common reason for enamel loss. The acid destroys the crystals that make up the enamel and thereby erodes it. These include alcohol, sodas, candies, coffee, etc. Another process through which the enamel coats off is due to consumption of high acidic food. Enamel hypoplasia or amelogenesis imperfecta are some of these developmental disorders. This hindrance can be genetic or traumatic in nature. To begin with, hindrance in the tooth development process can lead to improper formation of the enamel or dentin. Teeth become translucent for many reasons. An exposed dentin paves the gateway for further infection and sensitivity. The removal of the enamel layer leaves the dentin exposed. However, these two hard tissue layers play a major role in giving the tooth its characteristic colour. Below the enamel lies the dentin, another hard tissue layer that is responsible for protection of the tooth against external microorganisms. The enamel is a hard tissue covering of the teeth that gives it strength and resistance to various forces and microorganisms. Translucent teeth are a result of wearing off of the enamel layer. ![]()
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