Medications Can Discolor Your Teeth - Page 2

Minocycline commonly used in treatment of acne is another medication causing discoloration of the teeth. Long term use of this medication causes teeth to turn green/gray or blue/gray. After the medication is stopped this discoloration rarely  corrects  itself.

Ciprofloxacin is another medication that if given to infants before teething begins could cause the new teeth to have a greenish discoloration after they have appeared.

Before taking any medication or giving one to your children learn about their side effects. Ask your pharmacist or conduct an Internet search on the drug in question. Some prescriptions have an informational flyer packaged with the drug. If not these flyers are often available on the Internet from the web site of the drugs manufacturer.  Its time to add long-term irreversible dental effects to the list of questions you ask about the medications you take.

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