{"id":281,"date":"2022-07-16T23:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2022-08-18T04:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T04:46:25","slug":"link-between-crohns-disease-and-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/link-between-crohns-disease-and-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Crohn\u2019s Disease &#038; Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/crohns-disease-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with Crohn\u2019s disease.\" class=\"wp-image-284\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Crohn\u2019s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract; it belongs to a group of familiar disorders known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, what many people don\u2019t realize is that these conditions don\u2019t just affect your digestive tract; they can also impact your dental health! Keep reading to learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">your dentist in Greenfield<\/a> about this strange link along with some things you can do to keep your smile healthy if you suffer from Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Crohn\u2019s Disease Impact My Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various dental health problems that can spawn as a result of the inflammation resulting from Crohn\u2019s disease or the medications that are taken to manage it, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gingivitis &amp; Periodontitis<\/strong> \u2013 Early gum disease (gingivitis) that advances into periodontitis can wreak havoc inside of your mouth, and people with IBD have been shown to experience gum infections more often than those without IBD.<\/li><li><strong>Xerostomia<\/strong> \u2013 This occurs when the salivary glands in the oral cavity don\u2019t produce enough saliva, which increases the risk of all sorts of problems.<\/li><li><strong>Oral granulomatosis<\/strong> \u2013 This is defined as the swelling of the orofacial area, mainly the lips.<\/li><li><strong>Erythema<\/strong> \u2013 This occurs when the gingival tissue appears irritated and red.<\/li><li><strong>Aphthous ulcers<\/strong> \u2013 These painful ulcers are also known as canker sores, and they\u2019re usually found all around the oral cavity.<\/li><li><strong>Mucosal tags<\/strong> \u2013 These also appear as a result of Crohn\u2019s disease and look like skin tags inside the mouth.<\/li><li><strong>Cavities <\/strong>\u2013 People with IBD are also at a much higher risk of tooth decay and cavities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Keep My Smile Healthy with Crohn\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with IBD including Crohn\u2019s disease should see their normal physicians on a routine basis for treatment in addition to visiting their dentist regularly. As with many other aspects of healthcare, preventive dental care is important for avoiding serious problems down the road. It is also important to maintain a clean and healthy mouth if you suffer from Crohn\u2019s disease by brushing your teeth twice daily, flossing, and rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Crohn\u2019s disease might make dental care a little extra tricky, but it isn\u2019t impossible. Just like taking medication, looking after your mouth will also help minimize the impact that Crohn\u2019s has on your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Advanced Dental Treatment Center is honored to serve patients and families in the Greenfield, WI community. The practice is led by Dr. William Carini and Dr. Kirsten Farr, who both are experienced in several fields of dentistry. Their practice is pleased to offer a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/services.html\">available services<\/a> including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative options. If you have any questions or concerns about how Crohn\u2019s disease might be affecting your dental health, or if you\u2019d like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone: (414) 209-7463.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crohn\u2019s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract; it belongs to a group of familiar disorders known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, what many people don\u2019t realize is that these conditions don\u2019t just affect your digestive tract; they can also impact your dental health! 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