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Posted 9/8/2013 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
I noticed something weird happening lately: my teeth are being eaten away. I started w a decayed tooth then followed w one that is cracked. Yesterday, another one started to erode; I mean the word. What could be the cause: acid from reflux as I'm an old Gerdie (15 years) or any of my lovely meds or Questran (though I haven't taken it for long time)?
I can't absorb Crohn's non-stop gifts. It takes me time to absorb a shock when another one hits me. I've become out of breath trying to control for the numerous problems Crohn's is giving me sad
Posted 9/8/2013 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I've started to wonder about this as well recently!

While my teeth aren't eroding (in your case, contact a dentist ASAP, as they might be able to slow or stop the process), I have noticed that lately (while experiencing severe acid reflux) my gums are so sore. They're not bleeding or anything, no signs of infection, they just hurt.

I wonder if the acid does damage, especially at night when you're lying down. I am about to start on Protonix/Pantoprazole, and am curious to see if that possible side effect goes away.
Posted 9/8/2013 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
I have severe GERD as well (even had surgeries to dilate strictures from scar tissue). My teeth have always been weak and had weak enamel. I think it's common with CD to have it. Probably a combination of CD, GERD, and any steroids you've taken (pred, etc.)
Posted 9/8/2013 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Girlzilla and Scifigal, thank you very much.
I'm quite astonished that I'm on Nexium 40 mg double dose (2 tablets/day) and still acid eats away my teeth during the night. I have to question my GI about this the next time I see him. He told me before that I have NERD (non-erosive reflux disease) and which in turn necessitates getting high doses of PPI. I'm just wondering can't all this Nexium stop it. Worth investigating.
@ Girlzilla. I do too have gums problems. They become swollen and give me really hard time and then resolve on their own.
@ Scifigal. Sorry to know that GERD caused you strictures. I can't see a PPI in your signature. What are you on to protect your esophagus?
Posted 9/9/2013 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
I have problem with my teeth as well. Reflux really eats you up
Posted 9/9/2013 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
I brush 3 times per day, floss twice a day and rinse with a flouride rinse twice a day. My teeth and gums are in excellent shape. I think that some of is genetics and some of it that with the Crohns and reflux you need to take more care.
Posted 9/9/2013 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
I'm on omeprazole, 40 mg/day but I think I need to up it to 80 mg/day.
Posted 9/9/2013 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Dear all, thank you very much.
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