Chalky Teeth: Symptoms & Treatment

Last updated 06/25
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This blog has been reviewed and approved by Dr Robert Lee, a dental professional of 35 years

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Key Takeaways
  1. Chalky teeth (also called molar incisor hypomineralisation) is a developmental dental defect that causes tooth enamel to form improperly.
  2. You can recognise chalky teeth through brown, yellow, or spotted discolouration, ridges and grooves on a tooth’s surface, and crumbly tooth enamel.
  3. Chalky teeth should always be treated by a dentist. Though the condition has no ‘cure’, pain and decay caused by it can be effectively managed if caught early.