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Can Celiac Disease Harm Your Oral Health?

May 28, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — norwooddentalcare @ 5:23 pm

Gluten free for celiac diseaseAccording to the Celiac Disease Foundation, 1 in every 100 people around the world are affected by celiac disease, which is an autoimmune condition where the body can’t digest gluten. This protein, found in wheat and other grains, can damage the small intestine, but that isn’t the only concern. Believe it or not, celiac disease can affect your oral health. Don’t worry, here’s how celiac disease can influence your smile and what you can do about it.

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