You may have craze lines already and not even know it; in the beginning, the cracks are very faint. Over time, they become more visible from eating and drinking substances that get trapped in the cracks and leave stains. Coffee, red wine, soda, and tea all cause teeth staining. Smoking and use of other tobacco products cause staining as well.<\/p>\n

Hairline cracks only require treatment for cosmetic purposes \u2013 if their visibility makes you feel self-conscious, there are a few solutions for reducing the appearance of craze lines. Whitening treatments \u2013 either at-home or performed in your dentist\u2019s office \u2013 can help lighten the lines. Your dentist can also apply veneers to cover the cracks. If the enamel cracks are deep or large enough, they can be filled in with composite resin. Know that craze lines cannot be removed entirely \u2013 at best, they can be covered or lightened.<\/p>\n

If the appearance of hairline cracks worries you, you\u2019re not alone. Here, we answer some of the most common questions about these cracks:<\/p>\n