The first option is the stripping of enamel surface. It is a fast and simple procedure and best for shallow defects. The second one is complete teeth whitening. It can lessen the visibility of defects but there are instances that it can do the opposite. The third option is cosmetic bonding. The dentist cleans the troubled spots and uses tooth-colored filling to fill it up. It is used when defects are more pronounced.Next is veneer. This procedure is ideal when there are multiple teeth to work on. Veneers provide a new surface to your teeth. It’s one of the better
options, particularly if porcelain veneers are used instead of resin veneers because of the former’s strength and natural appearance. Lastly, a crown can be used to cover the whole tooth when there are worries about the tooth’s integrity.

Enamel defects can be caused by many factors. It can be due to age, orthodontic braces, nutritional deficiency during childhood and many others. Oftentimes, there is nothing alarming about it but it is also possible that it indicates a weak spot that can open doors to future and bigger dental problems. Hence, you should have this checked by your dentist even if you are not interested in correcting the defects.