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My son needs iron supplements, how can i prevent his teeth getting iron stains?
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Baking soda helps: Iron stains on the teeth are just on the surface. Cleaning the teeth with a little baking soda on a toothbrush or piece of gauze each evening will help remove any existing stains and prevent them from accumulating.
Answered 12/13/2020
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None: Taking iron supplements will not cause the teeth to stain.
Answered 9/14/2012
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