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What is the chance of tetracycline 500 MG pills twice a day causing tooth discoloration in a 16 year old boy?

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What is the chance of tetracycline 500 MG pills twice a day causing tooth discoloration in a 16 year old boy?

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Tetracycline only causes intrinsic staining (meaning it’s inside the tooth). This only happens during the development of the tooth before it ever erupts. A 16 year old boy will have already developed all of his teeth and therefore is at a low risk for tetracycline staining.