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Should Teeth Be Removed Due Acid Reflux Affecting Gums And Teeth?

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I believe I have acid reflux which is affecting my gums and teeth. I am scheduled to have eight teeth and tori's removed this wednesday. Do you see a problem having the oral surgery done?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
In acid reflux the teeth will get damaged secondary to the acid attack on the teeth resulting in erosion of the teeth. If sufficient tooth structure is there, then we can save the teeth by doing RCT. If the tooth structure is not there then it has to be removed.
The teeth can be removed and tori can also be removed but the antibiotics and analgesics should be of lower dose since this will cause gastric irritation and may cause vomiting and heart burn or gastric pain. Even the pain killers prescribed after the surgical procedure can worsen the acid reflux. So be careful and take precautions like antacids at regular intervals before the medications prescribed after surgery.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Should Teeth Be Removed Due Acid Reflux Affecting Gums And Teeth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. In acid reflux the teeth will get damaged secondary to the acid attack on the teeth resulting in erosion of the teeth. If sufficient tooth structure is there, then we can save the teeth by doing RCT. If the tooth structure is not there then it has to be removed. The teeth can be removed and tori can also be removed but the antibiotics and analgesics should be of lower dose since this will cause gastric irritation and may cause vomiting and heart burn or gastric pain. Even the pain killers prescribed after the surgical procedure can worsen the acid reflux. So be careful and take precautions like antacids at regular intervals before the medications prescribed after surgery. I hope my answer will help you, take care.