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What Do Yellow Staining Of The Teeth Indicate?
Question: Hey dr,
I have noticed recently that my top front teeth have become quite yellow. Now I have been on minocycline for the last 4 months for acne and i've only just come off of it so i'm unsure if that could be a factor. I usually am pretty good with brushing my teeth twice a day but I have missed a teeth brush every so often but have always done it once a day at least. I have attached a picture of it as well but what could I do to fix this do I have to go to a dentist to get it whitened?
Kind Regards,
XXXX
I have noticed recently that my top front teeth have become quite yellow. Now I have been on minocycline for the last 4 months for acne and i've only just come off of it so i'm unsure if that could be a factor. I usually am pretty good with brushing my teeth twice a day but I have missed a teeth brush every so often but have always done it once a day at least. I have attached a picture of it as well but what could I do to fix this do I have to go to a dentist to get it whitened?
Kind Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Staining is due to minocycline
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
You are having yellowish teeth due to minocycline. Prolonged consumption of minocycline results in discoloration of teeth.
You need to reduce the dose of minocycline to less than 100 mg a day after consulting your doctor. Simultaneously, take vitamin C sources for better relief.
If you want to get rid of this staining then go for bleaching.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Staining is due to minocycline
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
You are having yellowish teeth due to minocycline. Prolonged consumption of minocycline results in discoloration of teeth.
You need to reduce the dose of minocycline to less than 100 mg a day after consulting your doctor. Simultaneously, take vitamin C sources for better relief.
If you want to get rid of this staining then go for bleaching.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Kind Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Yeah i'm off it now I was originally on 2x 50mg a day for 4 months and then went down to 1x 50mg a day and now I am off it completely. With the bleaching though how exactly do you do that and isn't there special toothpaste you can buy to whiten your teeth over time?
Brief Answer:
Tooth paste will not help u much
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bleaching will make your teeth white but there would be some sensitivity as well.
Toothpaste will not be of much use.
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Tooth paste will not help u much
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Bleaching will make your teeth white but there would be some sensitivity as well.
Toothpaste will not be of much use.
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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