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I have the same thing going on. Front tooth. I’m heartbroken and in tears. Whatever happened with your tooth?I’m so worried. I lost three teeth this year from celiac. 

Instead of toothpaste (an abrasive) I rinse with a tartar control mouthwash then brush with a cheap electric toothbrush.

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Gluten sensitivity can cause Enamel Hypoplasia, deficiency and erosion of tooth enamel, because gluten disrupts the body’s ability to absorb essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin D. Gluten also prevents the production Vitamin K, which is essential to bone health.  One study conducted by the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center confirmed increased levels of plaque and bacteria in the saliva of children with Celiac Disease; which can attribute to higher rates of tooth decay and gum disease.   https://www.jeffersondentalclinics.com/blog/gluten-tooth-decay-what-you-need-to-know

On 3/29/2022 at 9:18 PM, Wheatwacked said:

Instead of toothpaste (an abrasive) I rinse with a tartar control mouthwash then brush with a cheap electric toothbrush.

Thanks for the tip. Did this improve your dental hygiene as opposed to the former? 

Yes. Just like rinsing the dishes before putting in the dishwasher. It softens the plaque and kills the germs, then the brush polishes it away. Still have all my teeth at 71, except for one molar that broke when an old filling failed and I procrastinated. It was pulled and that extra space allowed lower teeth to shift. My bite improved and solved my TMJ, but I have to chew peanuts on the other side now. 

I’ve just come from the dentist. He says my front bottom tooth is basically being attacked from the inside out. I am being referred to a root canal specialist. I have been told I may lose my tooth if they can’t do a root canal. I’m devastated. Has anyone else with celiac experienced this? 

So this is a very old blog, but I'll try to help. Did your dentist mention what may be the cause--is it a cavity? Celiac disease isn't the cause of everything, and certainly celiacs still get cavities which may not be related to their disease. Do you have tooth enamel defects that are associated with celiac disease? If so, then your issue could be related:

42% of US adults are deficient in vitamin D

Between 70% and 97% of Canadians demonstrate vitamin D insufficiency.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Oral Health   Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased incidence of tooth decay, caries, periodontitis, and the failure of oral therapies.

25-hydroxyvitamin D levels should be considered to maintain balanced oral health. These levels should be evaluated before treating any oral disorders to assure successful treatment outcomes.