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A KEY QUESTION
Address the cause of acid exposure alongside any dental repair. Crowns cannot treat reflux or vomiting.
Why the dentist asks
Stomach acid, acidic foods and drinks can contribute to erosive tooth wear. Several wear processes may occur together. Ask which findings prompted the question and what else needs investigating before deciding on treatment.
What to share
Describe heartburn, a sour taste, nausea or vomiting, including frequency, recent changes and previous medical advice. Include medicines and supplements. If the subject is sensitive, ask to speak privately without a companion or coordinator.
When to see a GP
NHS advice is to see a GP for heartburn most days, symptoms not helped by lifestyle measures and pharmacy treatments, food getting stuck, frequent vomiting or unexplained weight loss. Contact a GP or NHS 111 if symptoms worsen.
Do not change prescribed medicines or start acid-suppression treatment because of a dental observation. Ask your doctor and dentist how their advice fits together.
Protecting your teeth
The American Dental Association advises rinsing with water after vomiting and avoiding immediate brushing after acid exposure. Ask your dentist for a brushing and fluoride routine suited to you. Discuss existing dietary advice and nutritional needs before making restrictive changes.
What repairs can achieve
Restorations may improve damaged shape, sensitivity or function. They do not treat the medical reason for reflux or vomiting. Ask whether the cause is understood well enough to proceed and how continuing symptoms would affect the plan.
Follow-up
Agree who will review medical symptoms and who will check tooth wear over time. Ask what information the clinicians need to share, with your agreement. Before extensive work abroad, arrange continuing care; improved appearance does not establish that acid exposure is controlled.
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Sources and further reading
- American Dental Association: dental erosion Stomach and dietary acids, assessment and reducing ongoing erosive exposure.
- NHS: heartburn and acid reflux When persistent reflux or associated symptoms need GP review and medicine precautions.
- NHS: dental treatments explained An overview of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and other options.
- General Dental Council: going abroad for dental treatment Questions to ask about the treating provider, follow-up arrangements and concerns.
These resources offer general guidance; their publishers do not endorse Best Smile Turkey or the treating provider. Manufacturer links identify products or records, not independently compared outcomes. NHS funding information concerns UK care, not treatment costs in Turkey.
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