Enamel is the thin outer coating on your teeth. Signs that your enamel is eroded include:
When enamel erodes, the tooth is more susceptible to cavities or tooth decay. When the tooth decay enters the hard enamel, it has entry to the main body of the tooth.
- You feel a twinge of pain when you eat or drink something hot, cold, sweet
- Your teeth may look more yellow
- Edges of your teeth get rough, irregular, and jagged
- Severe, painful sensitivity. This can be a sign of advanced erosion
- Surface of your teeth look indented