Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest An Antibiotic That Does Not Cause Discoloration Of The Teeth

28 yr old Daughter was prescribed amoxiilian for a sinus infection with laryngitis. it seemed to work with a side effect of brown lines and discoloration on her teeth. After being well for a week she is sick again with same symptoms that appear more like a cold now and have green discoloration. They have prescribed biaxin this time. That drug also says it causes same side effect. Any good antibiotic that does not cause that side effect?
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Antibiotics does not generally cause discoloured teeth..

The higher chances are that there is staining caused by some other factors..

Also please check the colour of the pills as they can contain edible dyes..

Discuss about this with your doctor so that appropriate antibiotics can be advised..

Also maintaining good oral hygiene, regular brushing, flossing, gargling after meals and professional teeth cleaning that is scaling should be done..


Hope this helps..

Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest An Antibiotic That Does Not Cause Discoloration Of The Teeth

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Antibiotics does not generally cause discoloured teeth.. The higher chances are that there is staining caused by some other factors.. Also please check the colour of the pills as they can contain edible dyes.. Discuss about this with your doctor so that appropriate antibiotics can be advised.. Also maintaining good oral hygiene, regular brushing, flossing, gargling after meals and professional teeth cleaning that is scaling should be done.. Hope this helps.. Regards.