Pranav Joshi Pranav Joshi Asked 6 months ago

Can acid reflux cause tooth pain?

Lately, I've been having increased acid reflux, and at the same time, one of my molars has started hurting without any obvious decay. My dentist couldn't find anything wrong with the tooth. Could my acid reflux be causing this tooth pain somehow?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I was actually researching this online because my teeth have been feeling super sensitive lately. It turns out that stomach acid can rise up to your mouth during sleep and wear away your tooth enamel, which leads to tooth pain and sensitivity. It's crazy how a stomach issue affects your teeth!

Rajesh Patel Rajesh Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to have this severe tooth sensitivity and pain, and home remedies like clove oil only gave temporary relief. Once I realized it was my chronic acidity eroding the enamel, I started rinsing my mouth with plain water immediately after any reflux episode. It really helped protect my teeth.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, stomach acid is highly corrosive and will literally eat your tooth enamel if it keeps coming up, leading to bad toothaches. Don't waste time; get your acid reflux treated by a doctor and see a dentist to get a protective coating or filling done.

Kavitha Krishnan Kavitha Krishnan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

While acid reflux can wear down enamel and cause tooth pain, you should not assume it's only acidity. It could be a real cavity, gum infection, or nerve damage. It is always safer to visit a dentist to get a proper checkup done before trying to treat it yourself.

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I just recovered from this exact issue. I had terrible tooth sensitivity and pain, and my dentist pointed out that acid reflux was eroding the back of my teeth. I started taking my doctor's acidity medicines and stopped brushing immediately after reflux, and my teeth finally feel normal now.

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