Discoloration of Teeth
Colour of teeth
Since the enamel of permanent teeth is slightly transparent,
the yellowish colour of dentine is shown through it.
Therefore, permanent teeth will appear slightly yellowish. As we get older, the
dentine increasingly grows thicker, and it is normal that our teeth become more
yellowish.
Slightly yellowish permanent teeth
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The enamel of deciduous teeth is not as transparent as our permanent teeth and the
dentine of deciduous teeth is relatively thinner. That is why deciduous teeth look
milky white.
Milky white deciduous teeth
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