dentist Dentists: what specialty is best for celiac patients?

[Kellie44]

What sort of training or specializations should a celiac patient look for in a dentist? I think most don't understand the relationship between celiac and dental health.  

My daughter, now age 21, was diagnosed with celiac at age 10. Since that time, she has followed a strict gluten-free diet. Her health has improved tremendously as a result. However, she recently cracked a molar while eating a piece of pizza. The dentist says it must be extracted. My daughter is disturbed by how weak her teeth are despite her diligent care. I would imagine that her celiac disease is a factor. I'd like to help her find a dentist that better fits her needs, but I'm not sure where to start in my search. 

 

Thoughts?

[knitty kitty]

@Kellie44,

I sympathize with your daughter.  I have cracked a molar while eating a hamburger.  It's a horrible experience.

I can't really answer your question, but....

I recently discovered this book....

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/vitamin-k2-and-the-calcium-paradox-kate-rheaume-bleue?variant=32217980993570

It's about how we are deficient in Vitamin K2 (especially those with absorption problems like Celiac patients) and how this deficiency sets us up for osteoporosis.  The dentist who studied K2 made a connection between healthy teeth and a healthy diet.  He treated cavities with a diet that included K2. 

"Something more to say about calcium homeostasis: the role of vitamin K2 in vascular calcification and osteoporosis"

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24089220/

The Dual Role of Vitamin K2 in "Bone-Vascular Crosstalk": Opposite Effects on Bone Loss and Vascular Calcification

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33917175/

Hope this helps!

[Scott Adams]

Over the years I've heard stories of good dentists who've helped members here get a celiac disease diagnosis (based on the dental defects they noticed in a regular exam), but finding them may not be easy. 

We've done some articles on this topic as well:

https://www.celiac.com/search/?q=enamel&quick=1&type=cms_records2&search_in=titles 

[Kellie44]

18 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

Over the years I've heard stories of good dentists who've helped members here get a celiac disease diagnosis (based on the dental defects they noticed in a regular exam), but finding them may not be easy. 

We've done some articles on this topic as well:

https://www.celiac.com/search/?q=enamel&quick=1&type=cms_records2&search_in=titles 

This is helpful! Thank you very much, Scott!