Teeth discoloration from long term ABX

[AmySLP]

Both my girls (ages 3 & 6) are on Augmentin ES & both are experiencing teeth discoloration that brushing does not remove. My older daughter has been on the ABX for over two months (with a month of azith & 10 days of clindamycin prior). I have only noticed the discoloration with the Augmentin & now my younger daughter has the same. We see Br B again tomorrow and this is a huge concern for me. The augmentin is working but I'm thinking of going with another ABX if this is not a side effect. I did read that this discoloration is a rare side effect of the augmentin (odd that it's happening to both my children). Just wondering who, if anyone, else has had this problem.

 

Thanks, Amy

[ajcire]

We have this issue with my son even on short term antibiotics...I brought him to our pediatric dentist all upset about it and she said his teeth were fine and she cleaned it right up.. said it wasn't something brushing at home could take care of but when she used her brush it cleaned right up. His teeth were cleaned and then he wasn't even onl long term antibiotics anymore but had his tonsils out so he was on them for 2 weeks and the discoloration was back... but now I feel better knowing I didn't permanently destroy his teeth. I have noticed with azith and amox.

Edited August 15, 2010 by ajcire

[cobbiemommy]

My son's cleaned up fine the last time he was at the dentist. He is not due to go back until November, so it is starting to build up again. I finally got to the point where I realized that even if he had to have veneers when he was older, it was better than feeling horrible every single day! Good luck.

[Suzan]

My dd to, her teeth look awful but the dentist is not worried yet. They clean up fine too. She worries about it, that she can't get them white at home. I tell her that the antibiotics are more important and if there is any lasting damage, we can fix it when she grows up. Still, I hate to see her teeth so grungy looking. I'm just happy she's brushing daily now. It "only" took 8 years to get into a good routine and I just hope it lasts.

 

Susan

Edited August 16, 2010 by Suzan

[EAMom]

Are folks finding this to be an issue with liquid antibiotics, or pills as well?

 

I know doxycycline can cause tooth problems, and for this reason, it isn't recommended on children under 8 years of age. I haven't heard about problems with other abs.

[kimballot]

Both my girls (ages 3 & 6) are on Augmentin ES & both are experiencing teeth discoloration that brushing does not remove. My older daughter has been on the ABX for over two months (with a month of azith & 10 days of clindamycin prior). I have only noticed the discoloration with the Augmentin & now my younger daughter has the same. We see Br B again tomorrow and this is a huge concern for me. The augmentin is working but I'm thinking of going with another ABX if this is not a side effect. I did read that this discoloration is a rare side effect of the augmentin (odd that it's happening to both my children). Just wondering who, if anyone, else has had this problem.

 

Thanks, Amy

 

I forgot about this! When my son lived on chewable augmentin for 7 years his teeth were always gross. No amount of brushing cleaned them up. Once he went off... they were fine. He's never had a cavity (knock on wood), so I don't think there was any real damage - just grungy.

[PANDASmcnuggetsw/fry/coke]

Both my girls (ages 3 & 6) are on Augmentin ES & both are experiencing teeth discoloration that brushing does not remove. My older daughter has been on the ABX for over two months (with a month of azith & 10 days of clindamycin prior). I have only noticed the discoloration with the Augmentin & now my younger daughter has the same. We see Br B again tomorrow and this is a huge concern for me. The augmentin is working but I'm thinking of going with another ABX if this is not a side effect. I did read that this discoloration is a rare side effect of the augmentin (odd that it's happening to both my children). Just wondering who, if anyone, else has had this problem.

 

Thanks, Amy

 

Are you saying they are yellowish or something else like darker?

Thanks,

PANDAS McNuggets w/fry/coke

[Kayanne]

For us it is a yellowish, crusty film that regular brushing does not take care off. However, the dentist has no problem getting if off. Every once in a while, I brush my daughter's teeth GENTLY with baking soda, and that does remove most of it. The dentist told us to get a sonic toothbrush, and that should handle it...just haven't done it yet. It started while she was taking pen vk, and she is still getting it with omnicef.

 

Be careful with the baking soda....I used it a lot as a kid, and have been told by the dentist that the reason my teeth are yellow is because I brushed to aggressively and took off too much enamel...baking soda can be abrasive.

[PANDASmcnuggetsw/fry/coke]

For us it is a yellowish, crusty film that regular brushing does not take care off. However, the dentist has no problem getting if off. Every once in a while, I brush my daughter's teeth GENTLY with baking soda, and that does remove most of it. The dentist told us to get a sonic toothbrush, and that should handle it...just haven't done it yet. It started while she was taking pen vk, and she is still getting it with omnicef.

 

Be careful with the baking soda....I used it a lot as a kid, and have been told by the dentist that the reason my teeth are yellow is because I brushed to aggressively and took off too much enamel...baking soda can be abrasive.

 

Thanks Karen,

 

Our local cosmetic dentist says once a day with baking soda is ok, but I wonder if that is too much.

There is also a good toothpaste that is gentle called Rembrandt...pricey though~!

 

PANDAS McNuggets w/fry/coke

[ajcire]

Ours is exactly what was described, the yellow covering that looks like it's the result of not brushing but it's not... My dentist really just told me to leave it and let her take care of it when he goes in.. He is 8 and has no cavities and says his teeth are healthy..

 

His was from liquid antibiotics.

Edited August 16, 2010 by ajcire