adult teeth are typically darker than baby teeth and that is normal. if the teeth are brown your child might have had high fever at about age 3 and was given antibiotics (tetracycline) this is the result. i am assuming that the oral hygiene is good and that the color is not surface stain. it is commonly called "tetracycline staining. " there is nothing to do at this time. you must consult with your pediatric dentist first and foremost. make sure that this is the correct diagnosis. when the teeth finally erupt bleaching can be successful at times. many times adults end up with porcelain laminate veneers to cover the staining. however the best thing to do is nothing. any dental work has a "life span" and an untouched tooth is always better for the long-term health. the darker color in itself is not a problem physically just esthetically. please go see a pediatric dentist to confirm the proper diagnosis for your child.
our 7-year-old's adult teeth are coming in but are brownish compared to his baby teeth. what could be happening?