My 8 year old daughter is on her 4th lot of oral antibiotics (penicillen & fluoxicillen) for a skin infection?

I have noticed that a few of her usually normal teeth look very yellow with white spots on them. is this caused by the antibiotics?
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I would suggest that it might be bad prescribing! The teeth damage will have come from the antibiotics too. I've seen this many times in my practice as a homoeopath where GPs repeat endless prescriptions for skin infections which are poorly diagnosed. Just a thought. Take her to a homoeopath who will be able to address both the problem + the overprescribing of antibiotics which will have laid her low. Go to http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/ to find a local practitioner who will be able to help you.

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not sure about the teeth, but have they cultured the skin infection to find out what it is sensitive to? 4 is a lot of antibiotics to give. make sure she is taking something like natural live youghourt to help revent thrush.

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If you think you have the slightest problem with a medicine then go and see your doctor strait away, even if you have to stand there and insult the receptionist who says you need an appointment , if the child is reacting oddly then it needs looking at , at the least phone the doctor.

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Is her tongue spotted? if so it may be oral thrush. You could go back to the G.P for a treatment but natural LIVE yogurt is best... mix in some jam if she doesn't like the taste.I'm a bit concerned about the amount of antibiotics your daughter is having... has the condition been swabbed? has she had blood cultures taken? if not get the GP to do them so that he is not prescribing 'blind'.
You could also point out to him/her that it is the over use of antibiotics that is causing resistant bacteria!!Hope she's better soon. Blessings to you both.

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I was led to believe, and I may be wrong, that it is only adult teeth that can be discoloured by taking antibiotics in the first year of life as my daughters adult teeth are coming through very yellow. My dentist has told me that its a sign she has very strong teeth. They need to be on very high doses of antibiotics for a prolonged period of time during the first few months of life to cause discolouration in adult teeth.
I would go back to the doctor and query it.

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Definitely. Also, why so many rounds of antibiotic? After a bit they stop being effective. Check out some holistic cures for the infection or get a second doctor's opinion.

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This definately sounds like the antibiotics are damaging your childs teeth. Take her to your dentist to confirm. There is a simple solution that your dentist can paint on your childs teeth to help protect them if your child is on prolonged medication. Please dont leave it too long. Antibiotics can seriously damage their teeth when taken often.

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