Minimally invasive treatment of brown spot fluorosis.

Case Report (Dr. Leonard Tau) A 12-year-old male patient was introduced to my office, initially through a phone consultation with his mother. She explained that her son’s teeth were a normal color when they first erupted into his mouth, but portions of his teeth gradually took on an intense brown color. She stated that he had been a very happy and outgoing child who smiled a lot. However, with time, she said that his teeth had developed dark brown spots and he had become the target of teasing by other children. As a result, he had stopped smiling entirely, always trying to cover his teeth, and becoming more withdrawn and even reclusive. Other dentists had informed her that the type of discoloration seen in her son would not respond to any type of whitening procedure. She asked if I might be able to whiten his teeth. I explained to her that there was a newer whitening system that some dentists were not aware of yet. With no promises (since I had not yet clinically examined the patient), I explained that there was an excellent chance that the brown spots could be improved significantly, and maybe even almost entirely removed. I asked her to set up an appointment so I could see her son.