Can the antibiotics commonly prescribed for children's ear infections cause tooth decay or discoloration?

My two-year-old has had severe chronic ear infections, and we finally got tubes put in. Before that, he was on tons of antibiotics - three 30-day courses of Septra, several 10-day courses of Omnicef, and many 10-day courses of Amoxil. His teeth are very gray, and I always assumed that this is because he's very resistant to brushing. We have had more success with brushing lately but for a long time it was a non-starter. But then someone told me it might be the antibiotics. Does anyone know if these drugs can cause gray discoloration, and if so, should I take him to the pediatric dentist?

IF YOUR CHILD WAS GIVEN A TETRACYCLINE BASED ANTIBIOTIC BEFORE THE ERUPTION OF THE PERMANENT TEETH, THEN THE ADULT TEETH WILL HAVE PERMANENT STAINING WHICH CAN'T BE EASILY REMOVED.
NONE OF THE MEDS USED NOT OMNICEF, SEPTRA OR AMOXIL ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE STAINING OF ADULT OR PRIMARY TEETH, THE STAINING IS CAUSED BY LACK OF PROPER BRUSHING.
THIS CHILD NEEDS A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING AND A PEDODONTIC DENTIST IS THE RIGHT ANSWER.

some can and some will, go see a dentist asap

None of the antibiotics you listed cause grey teeth. Tetracycline and similar drugs can do that. Your 2 year-old has been taking penicillin like drugs. He probably just has grey colored teeth. Nothing reasonable can be done now. Often the permanent teeth are lighter in color.

He is about the right age to see a dentist for the first time.

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