Why Are the Bottoms of My Teeth Clear? Here's the Deal

If you've looked in the mirror lately plus wondered why are the bottoms of my teeth clear , you aren't on your own, and it's in fact a question dentist hear all the time. It may be a bit jarring to observe that the edges of your pearly whites aren't precisely "white" anymore, but rather see-through or translucent. While it may look like a weird illumination trick at very first, that transparency is usually an indication that the enamel is definitely thinning out. ...

April 12, 2026 · 7 min · Talitha Phelan