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Tooth pain caused by severe acid reflux
Tooth pain caused by severe acid reflux. I am getting tooth pain because of severe acid reflux. Anything can be done to protect teeth? Any remedy for tooth pain?
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Due to acid reflex your teeth have erosion.Dental erosion occurs when acids dissolve away part of the enamel surface of your teeth. It is usually caused by acidic drinks or medicines, excessive vomiting or acid reflux. Erosion is not caused by bacteria, so it is different to tooth decay.
Tooth enamel dissolves progressively, exposing the softer, butter-coloured layer called dentin under the surface.
Dental erosion increases the risk of tooth decay and other problems.
Next Steps
Visit local dentist and get filling done on the eroded teeth.
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Hello acid reflux can cause dentine loss which will lead to sensitivity in tooth
Sensitivity tooth pest will help to reduce sensitivity
You have to go to physician for controlling the acid reflux
Mouth wash use and Floride tooth pest application will help
Next Steps
go to the physician and nearest dentist
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Recurrent acid reflux causes erosion of teeth. If the erosion is severe it may lead to sensitivity issues. But erosion causing pain is slightly unusual. So plz be sure if you feel sensitivity or pain. If at all it is pain then kindly get it evaluated by visiting a dentist as in extreme cases erosion/repeated insult to tooth pulp may lead to inflammation and irreversible changes in pulp. This may necessitate root canal treatment for the aching tooth.
To protect your teeth you first need to control your acidity problem. First cure the cause.
Then, seek professional dental care. Id sensitivity is too much take fluoride treatment or, may be, get fillings done. If desired get RCTs done.
Next Steps
Start fluoride mouth wash and anti sensitivity tooth paste by learning proper technique of using the anti sensitivity tooth paste.
Health Tips
Avoid acidic food and beverages. Get occlusal night guard for yourself
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Severe acid reflux can cause a condition called erosion, where the acid dissolves the enamel (outer) layer of the tooth and expose the underlying structure of the tooth called dentin. This can lead to sensitivity, pain and even death of the tooth if not treated at right time.
Though tooth pastes and mouthwashes which contain fluoride, or sensitivity tooth pastes can give temporary relief, it is important that the damaged tooth is treated appropriately using a coverage (a filling or a cap), in order to make the tooth function well and to stop further damage.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist soon.
Health Tips
While your dentist takes care of the damaged teeth, make sure you visit a physician to get the acid reflux under control as it suggests a general health condition.
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