How Do Stomach Problems Affect My Teeth?

Tooth erosion occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth gradually wears away due to frequent upset stomachs. You may suffer from a discolored smile and allow harmful bacteria to enter your mouth.

Is Stomach Problems Affecting Teeth?
Your body digests food with the help of natural acids produced in your stomach. After a huge meal, these acids sometimes travel up the throat and into the mouth. Saliva balances the acidity of our mouths and generally, everything is fine. 

The stomach acids reach the mouth throughout the day for those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux. It is especially harmful to your body when you are asleep, since your mouth and throat produce less saliva when you are asleep.

Besides neutralizing acid reflux, saliva helps to wash away food particles and reduce the amount of bacteria on teeth, as well as neutralizing the acids that cause acid reflux. A decreased saliva production is linked to an increased risk for cavities. 

What Happens to My Teeth When I Have Reflux-Related Erosion?
Your teeth can be worn down by acid reflux, both on their inside surfaces and on their chewing surfaces. This may be noticed by your dentist when you visit him or her.

Tooth erosion is a permanent condition. Here are some symptoms that you may experience:

• When you drink hot, cold, or sweet beverages, you feel pain or sensitivity
• See yellow discoloration on your teeth
• See the changes in your fillings
• You’re more likely to develop cavities as you age
• in severe cases, develop an abscess

Get Relief from Tooth Pain – And Protect Your Teeth

• The chewing of sugar-free gum encourages saliva production, which aids in neutralizing and washing away oral acids.
• You can strengthen tooth enamel by using fluoride toothpaste or desensitizing toothpaste.

If you have acid reflux, have your dentist examine your teeth regularly to prevent tooth enamel erosion, ensure that your teeth are healthy.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!