{"id":267,"date":"2016-08-04T18:53:20","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T18:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=267"},"modified":"2025-10-30T19:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:46:35","slug":"a-capital-district-dentist-that-understands-celiac-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/a-capital-district-dentist-that-understands-celiac-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"A Capital District Dentist that Understands Celiac Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"celiac<\/a>Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the way the body reacts to gluten found in wheat, rye, and barley. A person dealing with celiac disease cannot digest these proteins, which wreak havoc on the small intestine. But what about gluten\u2019s effect on the rest of your body? We are constantly learning more about the impact of celiac disease on the teeth. If you suffer from gluten intolerance, make sure you choose a celiac disease dentist who is equipped to provide safe, effective dental care for your condition. The team<\/span><\/a> at Capital Smiles takes a special approach in our care for celiac patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Does Celiac Disease Affect Teeth?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Celiac disease can develop at any age, from early childhood to late in adulthood. When it occurs in children whose permanent teeth have not yet erupted, damage to the tooth enamel is likely to occur. It\u2019s not clear exactly why celiac disease affects the tooth enamel of young children, but it may be due to a lack of calcium absorption caused by the condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

In children under the age of seven, the presence of celiac disease frequently results in\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n