“Stomach acid can eat away at the enamel on your teeth”

Acid reflux  a condition Dentist May Notice Before You Do

In our daily life most of us would experience painful burning sensation radiating from inside the chest which we used to call as heartburn.

Researches proven that Persistent symptoms, more than twice weekly, may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux. But not everyone with GERD has the symptoms of heartburn. In fact, you may have GERD and not even know it.

commonly GERD  is caused when the esophageal sphincter, which separates the stomach from the esophagus, allows acid to seep out of the stomach. Many times this acid causes heartburn, but not always. In the absence of heartburn symptoms, the first indication that a person may have GERD is the erosion of the enamel on the molars or on the backside of teeth.

Do you know that Loss of enamel is permanent, and if left unchecked, may lead to the rapid decay of affected teeth???

 In addition to loss of enamel, GERD can do other long-term damage to your body, such as irritation and inflammation of your esophagus, which may even lead to esophageal cancer.

That’s why getting a regular oral exam from  Dr.Nechupadam Dental, Marine drive is so important our dentist can find early symptoms of a potentially serious problem before it progresses.

Please note, more than 90 percent of systemic diseases have oral manifestations that may be detected during an oral exam by a dentist.

And now its the time to check up with your diet

If it’s true that you are what you eat, then it’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink sugary beverages and eat starchy foods, you’re not only feeding yourself  you’re also feeding the plaque that can cause problems in your mouth.

And while some foods invite tooth decay, others help combat plaque build up and help keep teeth and gums healthy. . so come and consult us in the Dr.Nechupadam Dental, Matine Drive to keep your smile sparkling.

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