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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta: Hereditary opalescent dentine
Dentinogenesis imperfecta gives teeth a translucent blue-grey colour and weakens them. Learn its types, link to brittle bone disease, and lifelong dental care.
Updated 26 June 2026
Dentin Dysplasia
Dentin dysplasia is a rare inherited disorder that gives teeth short roots or odd pulp shapes. Learn the types, diagnostic x-ray clues and long-term management.
Updated 26 June 2026
External Tooth Resorption: When a root dissolves from the outside
External tooth resorption silently dissolves tooth structure from the outside. Learn the trauma and orthodontic triggers and how dentists diagnose and treat it.
Updated 24 May 2026
Enamel Hypoplasia: When teeth form with thin, pitted or marked enamel
Enamel hypoplasia is a permanent enamel defect from childhood illness or nutritional issues. Learn the causes, how it's diagnosed and the restorative options.
Updated 24 May 2026
Dental Fluorosis (and Enamel Hypoplasia): Mottled enamel explained
Dental fluorosis is white flecking or brown staining of enamel from excess childhood fluoride. Learn how it's diagnosed and the cosmetic treatments that work.
Updated 24 May 2026
Amelogenesis Imperfecta: When enamel doesn't form properly
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary defect of tooth enamel that produces thin, pitted or discoloured teeth from the time they erupt. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
18 May 2026
Tooth Wear (Attrition, Erosion, Abrasion and Abfraction): The four causes of tooth surface loss
Tooth wear covers attrition, erosion, abrasion and abfraction — four ways the surface of teeth can be lost over time. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Internal Tooth Resorption (Pink Tooth of Mummery): When a tooth dissolves from within
Internal tooth resorption is when the dentine inside a tooth dissolves from within. It is often silent until a pink spot appears or an X-ray finds it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
17 May 2026
Cracked Tooth Syndrome: Why does my tooth hurt when I bite?
A cracked tooth often produces sharp pain on biting and sensitivity to cold, even when no crack is visible. Learn how dentists find and treat it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026