{"id":380,"date":"2013-10-04T07:19:54","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T07:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/?p=380"},"modified":"2013-09-20T15:24:43","modified_gmt":"2013-09-20T15:24:43","slug":"acid-reflux-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/acid-reflux-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Acid Reflux and Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In most cases, tooth decay\u2014a common oral health issues\u2014is caused by poor nutrition, but not always. Sometimes, the cause of decay is related to frequent indigestion.<\/p>\n<p>Known as <strong>acid reflux disease<\/strong>, patients who experience heartburn several times a week may be vulnerable to decay as a result of stomach acid leaking from the stomach and to the esophagus. If this acid comes into contact with your smile\u2019s protective enamel, it can become weakened, eventually exposing the sensitive layer of dentin underneath.<\/p>\n<p>Besides heartburn, other symptoms of <strong>acid reflux disease<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regurgitation<\/li>\n<li>Bloating or burping<\/li>\n<li>Narrowing of the esophagus<\/li>\n<li>Hiccups<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Black\/bloody stools or bloody vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing, hoarseness, sore throat, or dry cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you recognize these symptoms, or you\u2019ve already been diagnosed with <strong>acid reflux disease<\/strong>, make regular appointments with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-dr-john-salivonchik.html\">Dr. Salivonchik<\/a> and his <strong>Whitehall<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/meet-the-team.html\">dental team<\/a> a priority. During every visit, we\u2019ll look for signs of tooth decay, plus gum disease and many other common conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Signs that acid may have damaged your teeth include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensitivity, especially to foods that are hot, cold, or sweet<\/li>\n<li>Teeth that have thinned or shortened<\/li>\n<li>Pain or irritation<\/li>\n<li>Teeth with sharp edges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you worried about decay caused by acid reflux? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> <strong>Dr. Salivonchik\u2019s<\/strong> dental office today to reserve an appointment. We serve patients from all around <strong>Lehigh Valley<\/strong>, including <strong>Whitehall<\/strong>, <strong>Allentown<\/strong>, <strong>Bethlehem<\/strong>, <strong>Easton<\/strong>, <strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Poconos<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In most cases, tooth decay\u2014a common oral health issues\u2014is caused by poor nutrition, but not always. Sometimes, the cause of decay is related to frequent indigestion. 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