RE: Minocycline/Teeth staining

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I had this too at the beginning. It eventually stopped, but in the

meantime, you can use baking soda to brush your teeth (either plain one or

twice a week or in a toothpaste) and go for more frequent cleanings from

your dentist.

(RA 25+ years, AP since Nov. 97)

rheumatic Minocycline/Teeth staining

> I started the protocol at the beginning of April and have noticed

> the development of black stains in between and at the gumline of my

> teeth. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? If so, how

> did you remedy them?

>

> Cheers.

>

> Topolniski

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On 5/8/04 12:04 AM, " ctopolniski " <ctopolniski@...> wrote:

> I started the protocol at the beginning of April and have noticed

> the development of black stains in between and at the gumline of my

> teeth. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? If so, how

> did you remedy them?

My experience was similar to 's. Seemed when I first started minocin,

the staining was worst. It all came off with my first cleaning, and was very

minor after that.

I talked to my dentist about it, she said it probably would be easier to

control after the first cleaning, and she was right. She said the best thing

to do was to stay ahead of it: if I saw it coming back, make an early

cleaning appointment.

But after the first cleaning after starting minocin, I didn't have much

staining, and considered it an indication of how well I was doing with

flossing and brushing.

I might guess that a good electric toothbrush could prevent it entirely.

Also in line with 's recommendation, if you have staining accumulated

now, I'd make an appointment for a cleaning soon, the less it builds up the

easier it will be to remove, and shouldn't be much of a problem after the

first cleaning.

Jean

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Hi

I have been on Minocin for 3+ years, and after about 2 years I noticed

one tooth was turning yellow. I do not smoke, drink coffee, or soda. I

may drink the occasional cup of green tea (twice a week). The stain was

coming from inside the tooth in my case. I cannot remember ever bumping

it or damaging it in any way although my dentist said that it came from

damaging the nerve. When looking for information regarding staining of

the teeth, I did not find anything on 'tetracycline' drugs staining

adult teeth, however, I do not think studies have been done on long-term

use either. I did a little research and found a bleaching system

online. It was only 60 bucks and I got eight (8) syringes full of this

really good stuff. I think it is called Night White or something. I

can't remember where I bought it right now, but I could look it up if

you are interested. I know most people on this site do not advocate

using bleaching systems. And it is probably not so good for my body,

but I figure with my healthy vegetarian diet plus juicing once a day, I

can take it short-term. Especially when I think of all the poisons I

have dumped into my body since birth until last year. Aside from

getting a $550 veneer on that very visible tooth, I did not have any

other option.

Anyhow, it worked for me. I am glad most people did not have this

problem and that theirs was easily cleaned off by a dentist. I just

wanted to post this option just in case there is someone out there for

whom that does not work.

Best wishes to all!

Mel

rheumatic Minocycline/Teeth staining

I started the protocol at the beginning of April and have noticed

the development of black stains in between and at the gumline of my

teeth. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? If so, how

did you remedy them?

Cheers.

Topolniski

To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

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Hi, and group!

Sally here-my teeth were staining and still do since beg. of my AP in

12-'99. I DID NOT want to go to dentist every 3 mos, NOR did I want to pay

$600 for dentist to bleach my teeth (both suggested by my wonderful but

expensive dentist in the DC area). So, I went to the local drugstore and

happened upon " Opti-White " , which works superbly for me-I just get my teeth

cleaned once a year now and have noticed on AP, I seldom have a cavity.

Another plus!!

One caveat-Opti-White comes with upper and lower trays and I found those

cumbersome, so I bought another cheap bleaching kit for the whole mouth

tray. Plus, I only bleach once every week or so, now, for about 20 minutes,

vs the 40 minutes or so recommended (I think) on the package.

Good health!

Sally in Little Rock

Re: rheumatic Minocycline/Teeth staining

> On 5/8/04 12:04 AM, " ctopolniski " <ctopolniski@...> wrote:

>

> > I started the protocol at the beginning of April and have noticed

> > the development of black stains in between and at the gumline of my

> > teeth. Has anyone else experienced these side effects? If so, how

> > did you remedy them?

>

> My experience was similar to 's. Seemed when I first started minocin,

> the staining was worst. It all came off with my first cleaning, and was

very

> minor after that.

>

> I talked to my dentist about it, she said it probably would be easier to

> control after the first cleaning, and she was right. She said the best

thing

> to do was to stay ahead of it: if I saw it coming back, make an early

> cleaning appointment.

>

> But after the first cleaning after starting minocin, I didn't have much

> staining, and considered it an indication of how well I was doing with

> flossing and brushing.

>

> I might guess that a good electric toothbrush could prevent it entirely.

>

> Also in line with 's recommendation, if you have staining accumulated

> now, I'd make an appointment for a cleaning soon, the less it builds up

the

> easier it will be to remove, and shouldn't be much of a problem after the

> first cleaning.

>

> Jean

>

>

>

> To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi All, Here is what works for

me...good old H2O2.After brushing my

teeth I take a big swig of peroxide and

swish for at least 5 minutes while I

wash up and do my hair.It is also a very

good facial exercise and does wonders

for a face that is starting to sag.

Lynne