Q. Why are some children’s teeth have a brownish or greenish hue. What caused this and what can be done about it? A. Children’s permanent teeth often are surroundedby a soft tissue membrane called Nasmyth’s Membrane (named after Alexander Nasmyth, a Scottish dental surgeon in London who died in 1847). As the teeth erupt, remnants […]

Q. I would like to have my teeth whitened. There are so many products and ads for whiteners that it is hard to decide which is best. What do you recommend? There are several products and techniques available, which I recommend. The various over the counter products give the least predictable results and may cause […]