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Can Wheat Intake Cause Gum Diseases And Dental Problems?
I suspect I may be wheat intolerant.(constant digestive problems that go beyond my known milk intolerance.) Further, I have been suffering severe, persistent gum disease/general deterioration despite intensive efforts on my part to floss, brush after all meals, use flouride (and other recommended) rinse...I am frustrated and wonder if the problem is wheat.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it usually causes on oral mucosa and affects teeth, since floss and brushing is not helping,, if u have deposits which is resulting in gum deterioration, u need scaling ...either way consult ur periodontist and treating physician to have acheck up and treatment..hope it helps..tc
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. there is nothing to do with the wheat and gum diseases. consult your oral physician to rule out the causes like mal alignment of the teeth, local factors like deposits and any systemic diseases like diabetes that causes gum disease. or it can be aggressive periodontitis where without any deposits bone loss can occur. get your teeth cleaned and get blood investigation done. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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