Why do animal teeth get darker if exposed?
The incisal and occlusal edges of teeth are more translucent since there is only enamel in this area and the dentin core is deeper inside. The dentin is more opaque and reflect the light back and it looks lighter whereas the enamel is translucent and allow more light to pass through and less light is reflected back so it looks darker. Many human teeth the incisal edge is translucent or darker for the same reason.