GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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New here. Teeth hurting

littlemart
littlemart
I was diagnosed with gastritis last summer with some GERD and a loose LES. Been having a terrible time with my whole mouth and teeth hurting and have a very bad taste in my mouth all the time.

The gastro doctor doesn't think the teeth pain is from the acid reflux, but there doesn't seem to be any other explanation. I am planning a trip to the dentist soon. My neurologist ( I also have MS ) thinks it IS from the GERD.

I also have IBS so I'm getting hit from both ends. Taking Pepzin GI for the gastritis. Also take OTC heartburn remedies. I'm not good about taking meds. They scare me. But I need some relief. Trying to limit myself to gentle meds.

I"d love to hear from anyone who knows what I'm talking about concerning my mouth pain and the burning in my throat etc. Also this terrible bad taste... even after brushing my teeth.

Glad to have found you all. Thanks.
Lesleygm
Lesleygm
Hi again that sounds like what they call atypical reflux or LPR. You can have a weird acidic/metallic taste in your mouth. Your mouth may be a bit red etc and irritated.

Good idea to get the dentists opinion and your other doctors too.

I dont trust GIs totally. I have had a breathing issue with reflux in the past and she didnt think it was reflux and know I know it was.. neither did my regular doctor.

You can have weird symptoms with heartburn/reflux that are not in the text books!
littlemart
littlemart
Well I went to the dentist and found out I have an advanced periodontal infection and will start a deep cleaning next week. I even had some bone loss. This treatment is supposed to cure the problem and stop the bone loss. They said the infection will cause the bad taste in my mouth and the burning etc. So... looks like it's not all GERD.
puffy1976
puffy1976
Sorry for your periodontal infection. I have GERD and it caused a cyst on my larynx. I had to have it removed but luckily it was not cancerous. My ENT does regular check ups on it because of my bad GERD. I do also smoke though.Good luck with your teeth!- Suzanne
prayinglots
prayinglots
Puffy time to give up smoking for the new year! Both Smoking and Gerd increase the risk of esophageal cancer. My husband had GERD and was diagnosed with esophageal cancer two years ago. Believe me it is not anything you want to go through. Although he is doing fine now, the risk of recurrence is high, and he had to go through a brutal, life changing surgery where they cut out his tumor, along with part of his esophagus and stomach. I don't know why this healthy 50 year old runner got cancer but he did. The only cancer more deadly than esophageal cancer is lung cancer, of which you are also at increased risk due to your smoking. Go check out the statistics at American cancer society.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not sure how your diet is, but check out the "whole30" diet. My daughter was born with severe GERD and didn't sleep through the night until we found out about this diet. "Most" of our family tries to follow this same diet and it is great! I have IBS with constipation and this diet works for me too.
gramybear
gramybear
I have the same problem. I can't afford a dentist because I have no insurance and no extra money at the end of the month. However, my mouth hurts all the time and it's not just one tooth, but my entire mouth. I think it's possible that the cause is from the Gerd/Gastritis. Also, it may be caused from clenching your teeth together which I do all the time. I hope this helps. Hugs gB