Doxycycline is an Tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as those causing acne, urinary tract infections, eye infections, and gum disease. However, it is imperative that children and pregnant or nursing mothers do not take this drug, as it can cause permanent yellowing/greying of teeth in babies and children.
The tooth discoloration is due to the fact that Tetracyclines can chelate (bind and sequester) the calcium ions needed for normal adult tooth development. Other than calcium, what do Tetracyclines bind to?
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