I have very bad acid reflux. Recently, it has caused sensitivity in my back fillings. Is there anything I can do about that?
Robbie B.- San Antonio, TX
Robbie,
As the name implies, acid reflux is very acidic which is damaging to the enamel on your teeth. I suspect it is your teeth that are sensitive, not your fillings. The ideal solution is to deal with the acid reflux, but if that is going to take a while you may want to get porcelain crowns on your back teeth to help protect them. This is not a solution because the acid will attack the thin strip of tooth that the crown doesn’t cover. In the meantime, make sure that every time you have a reflux episode, to brush your teeth immediately.
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