Tag: Tooth discoloration

Between 2017 and 2023, the national prescribing rate for doxycycline in the U.S. increased by 43%. While broadly used, a key question for patients is: **are there any permanent side effects of doxycycline?**

The prevalence of tetracycline and minocycline staining is estimated to be between 3-6% [1.4.3]. This highlights just one category of drugs that can lead to discoloration. If you've wondered *what medications cause teeth yellowing?*, several common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs are known culprits.