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8 month old and tooth discoloration??
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lulugrrl
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8 month old and tooth discoloration??
Parker has 5 teeth now, but I am noticing his teeth are discolored. I do brush them, but they have white and gray spots on them. My mom mentioned it may be from all the medication he was on as a newborn in the hospital. Anyone have any idea why? is there anything I can do to help it?
TIA
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jules
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Re: 8 month old and tooth discoloration??
Posted by lulugrrl
Parker has 5 teeth now, but I am noticing his teeth are discolored. I do brush them, but they have white and gray spots on them. My mom mentioned it may be from all the medication he was on as a newborn in the hospital. Anyone have any idea why? is there anything I can do to help it?
TIA
i just saw this too! My Ds only has two teeth but he has discoloration too.
I posted about it and posters said it could be the vitamines he takes
I also looked it up online :
The most common cause is inadequate brushing, which allows bacteria (plaque) to form on the teeth. Liquid medications containing iron, such as supplemental vitamins given to infants, also can cause dark stains. Other causes of discoloration include:
Certain antibiotics, such as tetracycline taken during pregnancy
Jaundice in newborns, which may cause a yellow or greenish tint
Excessive fluoride (fluorosis), which may cause bright white spots
Injury to teeth, which may result in a pink or grayish tint
Chronic illness or recurrent fevers
Genetic problem with enamel formation
Proper dental care begins before your child's first tooth appears. Teeth actually start to form in the first trimester of pregnancy. At birth, a baby has 20 unerupted primary teeth. To prevent the buildup of bacteria in your baby's mouth, run a damp washcloth over your baby's gums after feedings. When your baby's first teeth appear — usually at about 6 months — start using a soft children's toothbrush twice a day. Children should have their first dentist appointment between the ages of 1 and 3 years depending on the child's oral hygiene, family dental history and appearance of erupting teeth.
Baby bottles can also create problems for your child's teeth. When liquids such as milk or juice stay in contact with the teeth for long periods, the sugars cause tooth decay. To prevent this:
Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle, unless it contains plain water.
Don't let your child walk around with a bottle during the day.
Don't put sugared beverages, such as soft drinks or fruit drinks, in your baby's bottle.
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pedsnurse
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Re: 8 month old and tooth discoloration??
I have heard about this before maybe call pediatrician. You might have to see a ped dentist but yes it could be from medication. My friend child had this too and they just had to wait until the tooth fell out!!
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lulugrrl
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Re: 8 month old and tooth discoloration??
Thanks all...poor lil baby already has tooth problems, I didn't know that could happen. I will def. ask ped about it at his 9 month appointment in a few weeks.
Now I feel bad, when I first brought him home, I used that nursery water with the fluoride, I wonder if that did it???I just use Brita water now. UGH and I do brush his teeth, and used a damp cloth on the gums before that.
He was also on Phenobarbital for a long time when he came home...hmmmm
Message edited 6/3/2008 10:02:05 AM.
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| Posted 6/3/08 10:00 AM |
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