My 19 month old has dark greyish coloring around the gum line of her teeth. I keep reading that too much iron can be a cause. She doesnt take iron supplements and I brush her teeth on a daily basis. I am curious as to whether or not taking an iron supplement for anemia while pregnant with her could have affected her teeth. Thats the only explanation I have. Anyhow, setting up dental appointment but just curious if anyone else has experienced this. I'm still researching and it seems like there can be other factors like anti biotics. Anyhow, thanks for the help.
Taking tetracycline (an antibiotic) while pregnant can affect your child's teeth.
Some people have a certain plaque which can form up really fast (like over night) that will discolor teeth.
For this, use a slightly firmer tooth brush and just a little adult tooth paste (baking soda might work, too).
Don't forget to floss her teeth.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/512787-what-are-the-cau...
I've never heard of this. I took iron during pregnancy and neither of my kids have grey teeth.
has she had an antibiotic lately? that can cause it also
My daughter's teeth were temporarily discolored when she was 2 after taking an antibiotic. We saw her dentist who assured us they would return to normal, which they did.
I don't know about taking iron during pregnancy causing this. We had to give my son an iron supplement for about three months at one point that did turn his teeth gray, but after we stopped, they eventually went back to white.
