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Facial Calculus And Staining On Teeth. Taking Mycobutin, Clarithromycin And Clofazimine. Will They Help?

Yes. I am a dental Hygienist and have a patient experiencing some changes in her mouth. she is currently taking mycobutin, clarithrimycin, and clofazamin. Today she presented with severe staining and heavy facial caluus build up all acroos her teeth. Very different for her. Could this combination of meds cause this?
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

As you have mentioned that the patient is on mycobutin it causes saliva to turn brownish which is harmless but causes permanent stains on the teeth. I would suggest you to go for thorough scaling and polishing of the teeth. Ask your patient to maintain a good oral hygiene use antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily under prescription of his Dentist.

Take care!
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Dentist,  Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

Mycobutin can cause brown disclouration of saliva thereby brown staining staining of teeth.

Clarithromycin can also lead to tooth discolouration.

Please do visit your GP and get the medicines replaced.

Meanwhile,get a thorough scaling done.

Brush and floss your teeth daily.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Juhi Soni's  Response
Hi
your staining is due to mycobutin so don't worry.
Scaling and polishing is the treatment for staining and calculus.
Afterwards maintain oral hygiene.
Use mouthwash daily for twice a day
Take care
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Facial Calculus And Staining On Teeth. Taking Mycobutin, Clarithromycin And Clofazimine. Will They Help?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, As you have mentioned that the patient is on mycobutin it causes saliva to turn brownish which is harmless but causes permanent stains on the teeth. I would suggest you to go for thorough scaling and polishing of the teeth. Ask your patient to maintain a good oral hygiene use antiseptic mouthwash gargles twice daily under prescription of his Dentist. Take care!