Can medicine
harm baby teeth or second teeth?
Tetracycline is the only antibiotic
that can cause irreversible color change to the second teeth. It is no
longer prescribed for children under eight years of age. Chronic illness
and long-lasting high fevers may cause changes in the developing
permanent teeth, but medication will not.
Children's medications are colored
with dyes and have a very high sugar content to make them taste good.
Some pharmacies are adding flavoring to improve the taste. The
combination of the dye and sugar may cause staining of the teeth. This
stain is easily removed when the teeth are polished during a cleaning by
the
pediatric dentist.
For more information regarding children's
dentistry, contact Lake Country Dental at (817) 236-8771.
 
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