{"id":44,"date":"2025-06-12T17:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timberridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2025-07-15T17:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T17:27:44","slug":"celiac-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberridgedental.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/12\/celiac-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Celiac Disease Affect Your Smile?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is common knowledge that celiac disease causes digestive issues, but many people don\u2019t think about the fact that digestion begins in the mouth. It can actually be one of the first places that you begin to show symptoms. Even if you strictly abide by a gluten-free diet, these issues can still hang around. Read on to learn more about how celiac disease affects oral health<\/a> and what we can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Celiac Disease Affect Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celiac disease causes an autoimmune response to the protein: gluten. This is found in wheat, barley, and rye. When ingested, gluten causes the immune system to attack the small intestines. Not only does this lead to significant discomfort \u2013 iit can cause lasting damage to the lining of the intestines. This prevents the absorption of several key nutrients from your food. Here are some ways that this can affect the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n