Changes in teeth?

gowest · Post by **gowest** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:56 pm

Hey everyone,

I have a question about teeth. My teeth have started to get discolored at the base near the gum line. I'm wondering if it has to do to the "Spry" toothpaste (sugar-free, flouride free) I've been using for the past month or so, or if it may have to do with the fact that I don't eat anything fibrous and my teeth don't get "cleaned" by apple peels, etc. I feel like I've read somewhere that that can happen with a diet of "soft foods." Anyone experience something similar? Thanks!

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:26 pm

I have found that I need to use one of the Sonicare brushes for the additional scrubbing they provide.

--Joe

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:43 pm

I know that celiac disease can cause dental enamel defects and tooth discoloration . . . I am guessing the same could be true for gluten sensitivity.

I'm a big fan of Sonicare too.

Mary Beth

harma · Post by **harma** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:28 am

I also have that discoloring at the base or near the gum line. Even though I brush and floss my teeth every evening very carefully. Probably another thing I can add to my gluten sensitivity list. I have no idea how to get it of my self. I am very careful with those tooth withering and "extra" cleaning tooth paste. I am afraid it might ruin the enamel. I got my tooth cleaned once or twice a year by my dentist. She uses a kind of high pressure water cleaning system, works perfect!!

Post by **tex** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:27 am

Research shows that up to 89% of people with celiac disease, have defects in their dental enamel, which is almost certainly due to gluten-sensitivity.

A study of 128 patients on a gluten-free diet revealed that changes in the permanent teeth may be the only sign of an otherwise symptomless celiac disease.(1)

http://glutenfreeworks.com/category/cel ... l-defects/

Just having celiac genes, (or other genes that predispose to gluten-sensitivity), may be sufficient to cause dental enamel weakness.

Coeliac-type enamel defects were also found in healthy first-degree family members of coeliac disease patients. Our family study showed that these persons with the typical defected enamel were genetically similar to coeliac disease patients

http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/conten ... a784225180

Tex

gowest · Post by **gowest** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:01 pm

Thank you all for your advice and information. Interesting that my teeth didn't start getting discolored at the base like they are until I started going gluten-free. That's what made me think it had to do with my minimal fiber diet -- but perhaps the timing was just coincidence, and I would've gotten enamel discoloration at this time even without starting Entocort/diet, because of the gluten intolerance. In either case, I scheduled a cleaning with my dentist to make sure everything looks okay. Plus, I'm one of those few people who actually enjoys going to the dentist and having all that attention. :o) Crazy, I know!

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:01 pm

another 'thing' explained - thanks for asking the question

i havent had the best teeth (during childhood, years and years of sweetened cough medicine sitting on my teeth)
since the MC thing no matter what i do my teeth never feel clean.

gowest · Post by **gowest** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:04 pm

Just an update: the discoloration did come off with my dentists' cleaning, yay! That was the cleanest my teeth have felt in a while. The hygienist did say my teeth had more tartar buildup, and thought a "soft foods diet" could be the cause. I'll make sure to use an electric toothbrush like several of you suggested.

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:05 am

I have used a Sonicare for years and I think it's great.

Love, Shirley