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Teeth are getting stained from the iron
Pediatrician has prescribed iron syrup for my daughter because she has borderline ferritin levels. But after taking the iron syrup, her teeth are becoming black/stained. What should I do? How can I avoid these black stains?
Hey hi,It is very common for children to develop these black or dark brown stains when taking iron supplements.
The good news is that these stains are extrinsic (only on the surface) and do not harm the internal structure of the teeth or cause decay.
Next Steps
A pediatric dentist can easily remove them using scaling and polishing (prophylaxis).
Health Tips
When giving the iron syrup, try mixing it with a small amount of water or a vitamin C-rich juice (like orange or lemon juice). Vitamin C actually helps in better iron absorption and the dilution prevents the syrup from sticking directly to the teeth.
Please continue the iron supplements as prescribed by your pediatrician, as the iron is vital for her health
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Hello
Basically these stains caused by iron supplements are harmless.
Only if you don't want the teeth look this way,you can visit a dentist and get her scaling done.
Iron supplements for her ferritin levels are important.
So you can only make sure that she has a great oral hygiene.
Next Steps
Brushing twice daily with fluoridated kids toothpaste is mandatory.
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They are harmless stains, only esthetics is affected.
Next Steps
1. mix the syrup or drops with juice and give.
2. rinse the mouth immediately after the drug consumption.
3. brush twice a day
4. visit a dentist for scaling and polishing as these stains are difficult to remove just by brushing.
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Hello,
This stain is because of iron supplements and this is totally harmless so this is not removed only while brushing but for her iron supplements is important at this time so maintain her oral hygiene.
Next Steps
After completion of iron supplements course advised scaling
Health Tips
Brush twice and maintain oral hygiene
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