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Posted on 7/20/2018 by Water's Edge Dental |
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 If you have been diagnosed with gastroesophageal acid reflux or GERD, you can be at risk for potential dental health issues. Even if you have acid reflux sporadically, it could affect your oral health because of the acids from the stomach that back up into the esophagus and mouth. How Can Acid Reflux be Treated?Treatment for acid reflux can include prescription or over-the-counter medications, as well as eating smaller meals and avoiding foods that are acidic such as tomato, citrus, raw onions, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, or chocolate.How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed with an Oral Exam?Our dentist can be the first professional to notice if you have acid reflux because there can be tooth erosion or other signs in the mouth. Since the acid from reflux is in contact with your teeth, it can demineralize or remove layers from them.Patients that suffer from GERD, can also have dry mouth, which contribute to increased plaque production. Dental Problems from Acid Reflux
It is important to get your acid reflux under control with proper treatment because, it not only affects your body, but it can create some serious problems with your oral health. |
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