Ever notice your teeth looking unusually yellow, sensitive, or prone to chipping? While coffee or brushing habits can play a role, sometimes the cause goes deeper. In rare cases, the issue begins during tooth development itself.
One possible explanation is Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI), a genetic condition that affects enamel—the hard outer layer that protects teeth. When enamel doesn’t form properly, teeth can appear discolored, fragile, pitted, or unusually small.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, created by specialized cells during early development. In AI, genetic mutations disrupt this process, leading to enamel that may be too thin, too soft, or poorly mineralized.
