Dentists

[Jnkmnky]

[Merika]

Celiac can cause enamel problems. I don't know the details.

When I had dental work done, I asked the dentist for the names and phone numbers of all the drugs and products she was going to use and called each and every one to check if it was gluten-free. She had no problem giving me this info. Even if a dentist doesn't understand celiac, they do understand allergies.

Hth,

Merika

[KaitiUSA]

That is related with celiac. I have a dentist who pointed out I had little dark spots that almost looked like cavities in my back teeth but they were not cavities. He told me to talk to my doctor about it because it was related with things like celiac. My regular doctor was the one that blew me off and told me to talk to my dentist...then I of course switched doctors. Definitely get it checked out though because it is celiac related.

[Jonesy]

I wrote up a reply and got the "cannot find server" error. So here goes for a 2nd try.

All this talk about dentists causes me to wonder about my husband. His teeth are terrible. Last year the dentist told him he had "dental caries" (decay of the teeth) His teeth just break off for no reason. The dentist told him that the amount of calcium in his teeth was set before he was born and not to blame himself.

Last year, he had to have a bridge made to replace the teeth he lost. Then 3 months later, the tooth that anchored one side of the bridge broke off! This is just one more indication that he might be Celiac.

He is tired all the time, has very frequent diarrhea, and hypoglycemia. He loves bread and eats 2 to 3 sandwiches a day. Going gluten-free would deprive him of most of his food.

I was diagnosed about a month ago, and in recent weeks I have begun to suspect that he might have it also. Is that because misery loves company?

I cook the evening meal and make sure it is gluten-free, but we eat separate foods for breakfast and lunch. I know the answer is to have his blood drawn and tested, but how do I get him to the Dr.?

We are presently waiting for the blood results of my grandson who was tested Friday ( 7-8-05). When the results come back, I'll find out which Lab the blood was sent to and take it from there.

Maryellen

[ravenwoodglass]

I hope you get him to be tested it sounds like he will be positive. It also is much easier to clear the 'demon wheat' from your kitchen if no one else brings it in. He also would not need to give up his bread. There are many good gluten-free breads on the market. And pasta and cookies and crackers etc. Good luck, if you are not feeling like a new person yet give it another moth and you will be. Just be careful about crosscontamination in your kitchen, remember don't use your families toaster!

Best wishes

Krista Diagnosed after 15 yrs of illness in 2002

[Jnkmnky]

[Jonesy]

Thanks Krista

I'll figure out a way to get him tested. Thanks for the confirmation opinion. We don't share the toaster and I'm aware of the issue of cross-contamination.

I am already feeling better, but I'm not expecting to be young again. My small intestine is badly damaged. I'm reading that it takes 2 to 5 years to heal. I'm 77 now and would like to get well before I die.

I'm doing real well with the diet, except for some little things. I've been using kitchen bouquet for color in my gravies which I make with cornstarch. But one ingredient in the coloring is caramel (made in the U.S.) but last night our meal was completely gluten free except perhaps for the gravy. After supper, I got a headache, gas and flatulence. So I'll have to figure out another way to color the gravy. It doesn't taste good unless it's the right color

But that's off topic.

Thanks for all the dental information on this forum and for all who replied.

Maryellen

[Guest GITRDONE]

Do you have a copy of Scotts gluten-free drug list??? There is a list of what sealants and meds that are gluten-free.

I recently went to the dentist and he "thought" everything he used was gluten-free. Then I went and had my teeth cleaned. Just as she stared to polish I stopped her and asked if it was gluten-free. She immediatly tried to wash and suck the stuff back out of my mouth, which of coarse was to late. Pina colada flavored one is the only safe one.

I went home and copied a list of what was gluten-free and had them put it in my file.

Gluten is everywhere. Everyday I seem to find it some part of my life.

good luck with dentist

Susan

[bigapplekathleen]

Hi everyone,

I had my dentist call the dentist who does all the research in collaboration with the Columbia Celiac Disease Center. (At the celiac disease conferences at Columbia, I saw a lot of slides of teeth of celiacs...and the doctor gave full reports about the effects of celiac disease on teeth. I believe you can buy copies of these speeches from the website of the Celiac Disease Center @ Columbia.)

My dentist now polishes my teeth ultrasonically. We don't use any polishes or liquids. He has checked out all products, though, and now knows which are gluten-free. He was my dentist before my diagnosis, so upon diagnosis, I printed out lots of info about celiac disease and took it to him before my next appt. He was familiar with celiac disease before, but he read it all and is very familiar with the effects of gluten.

Right before my celiac disease diagnosis, I had a front tooth break off - not even while eating - it just fell off while I was sitting in front of the computer. I thought that was weird, but after reading another post here, I guess it's happened to a few of us.

Kathleen

gluten-intolerant, diagnosed August 2003

many severe immune systems, neuropathy, other diseases

multiple food allergies

tried a gluten-challenge in spring 2005 and didn't make it through...it was horrible (I passed out twice)

[emeraldskies]

It sounds like it could be Dental Fluorosis, a condition caused by ingesting too much fluoride. This can damage permanent teeth (as they are forming), so be careful. Some possible sources of excessive fluoride are tea, swallowing toothpaste, processed cereal, soft drinks, seafood, Teflon pans, drinking excessive amounts of water, or chicken that is deboned mechanically. Also, if your local water supply contains over 1 ppm of fluoride, there could be a problem. A lot of people, including dentists, are adamant that the water supply should be fluoridated (even though it is capable of being harmful), so if you look into this and decide it could be the problem, be wary about confronting the dentist with it. I've also had sealants done, and they are excellent at preventing cavities. When I became too exhausted to go to the dentist regularly, the sealants wore down, and I got cavities (my first ones) in all of my back molars.

[ms-sillyak-screwed]

My pearly whites, aren't so pearly anymore.

I believe the water is bad here in Palm Beach County Florida. They add things to the water to make it that green-blue color. I remember my teeth enamel and etc was effected more so when my thyroid went wacky. I'm still trying to figure out if is was the thyroid or celiac problem that came first.

So, I need to find a dentist in this area I can trust with all my food (ingredient) challenges. Thanks all!

Oh yes, for many Celiac's it's a seizure disorder. Open Original Shared Link It looks like -- bigapplekathleen -- knows what it feels like too -- I can tell you what it's like, but I'll save that for another post.

Be well and keep smiling!

[ms-sillyak-screwed]

Hi my celiac cyberspace friends I'm back from the dentist. I think he's okay...

The good news is a filling came out, now I need a root canal, with crown. 2K OUCH!

The bad news is I need to take antibiotics for a week or so. My celiac question is... What type of ANTIBIOTICS are safe? Every time I have taken them in the past it wasn't a pleasent experience. I feel weak, dia..., hot & cold shiver, food going lightening-fast through me, in bed most of the time. Anyone know of a safe one to try?

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

You ever notice that no doctors, dentists, psychologists, food nutritionists, etc have celiac disease.....

How strange...no wonder they don't understand...

sorry for the random thought....

[mightymorg]

Right before my celiac disease diagnosis, I had a front tooth break off - not even while eating - it just fell off while I was sitting in front of the computer. I thought that was weird, but after reading another post here, I guess it's happened to a few of us.

Kathleen

gluten-intolerant, diagnosed August 2003

many severe immune systems, neuropathy, other diseases

multiple food allergies

tried a gluten-challenge in spring 2005 and didn't make it through...it was horrible (I passed out twice)

What you typed completely reminds me of something that hasn't even crossed my mind! Every now and then I will be chewing on something...or even not eating anything...and I start feeling what seems like little bits of teeth. I can feel that the some of the teeth in the back of my mouth are a little jagged. And lately, just in the past week, my teeth have become painfully sensitive.

That makes sense! Now if only I could have my blood test results back from the darn Dr.'s office to see if it really is relevant!

I haven't been to the dentist in...too long. Time to make an appt!

[tarnalberry]

Hi my celiac cyberspace friends I'm back from the dentist. I think he's okay...

The good news is a filling came out, now I need a root canal, with crown. 2K OUCH!

The bad news is I need to take antibiotics for a week or so. My celiac question is... What type of ANTIBIOTICS are safe? Every time I have taken them in the past it wasn't a pleasent experience. I feel weak, dia..., hot & cold shiver, food going lightening-fast through me, in bed most of the time. Anyone know of a safe one to try?

Most antibiotics are gluten-free (of course you have to check, but most are). I do know that zithromax is, but that tends to be a respiratory infection medication, not necessarily for preventing infection in oral surgery. Talk to the dentist, or whoever is prescribing the antibiotics. Many are well known for causing stomach distress all on their own (diahreah is a common side effect of all antibiotics, and a good reason to take probiotics while on them), some moreso than others. (E.g. I tolerate zithromax wonderfully, but Biaxin has me wretching in half an hour.) Let them know which ones you've had and how you react (don't forget to tell your doctors this as well), but work with them to make sure you get the type of antibiotic that's right for the purpose it's needed for.