Poor you. I think everyone on this section of MN finds that one initial autoimmune problem goes on to cause lots of other health issues. If I were you I'd try to get the dental work done with a sympathetic dentist. But I understand your concern about asthma. Maybe you could put out another post asking for opinions on keeping asthma under control whilst having dentistry? There must be others with this issue too.

My gum health was affected by hypothyroidism and also when ferritin is low which coeliac could cause. A dentist said the hypo can affect them particularly. You may find as things are better your gums improve. However, it could take some time. My teeth are good though.

I hope you manage to find someone who can support you.

What about visiting the dentist in stages to deal with the anxiety and become acclimatised?

Hi op

Yes all the problems you have can be related

I have severe brittle asthma, multiple allergies, M.E fibro poor thyroid function pernicious anaemia and others

I was in a wheelchair until by chance I realised that the rash I had was in fact a gluten rash despite the drs saying it wasn't years before

It turned out I have an immuno deficiency and don't expresss antibodies

With gluten removed (and a formal diagnosis) my health including the asthma dramatically improved to the point that I walk normally now

However, the multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies have left my once great teeth in a bad state even my root canal has collapsed, I am due to have 3 teeth extracted under ga shortly

I was offered another root canal but quite frankly I'd rather loose the tooth

I felt shocking after the coeliac diagnosis and it took and good 8 months to really feel healthy again. Years of nutrient deficiency eroded tooth enamel. I would also say get a bone density scan too so they can treat any problems asap.

Hope you feel better soon.

This is really interesting. Me, my mum and my aunt all had Grave's disease. My mum and aunt both lost all of their teeth in their early fifties due to a bone density issue. I had no idea it could be autoimmune related.

Hi

I can only comment on coeliac desires - there is an actress who is in the affair who had teeth that crumbled due to coeliac disease. She has written a book.

A couple of my teeth crumbled and I was diagnosed with asthma and had mouth issues , cold sore issues and skin issues and yes constantly seemed to be coughing up phlegm - it has taken me 3 years post diagnosis to get on the mend and now I have to loose weight again.

The good news. My asthma, skin issues including mouth cold sores and the like have all gone.

My teeth got fixed and I am fine - I nearly lost some teeth but all good with fillers now.

Just a suggestion don't go crazy in gluten free processed alternatives - I did and it does impact teeth in as they are full with sugar.

Good luck it is a long road but you will feel better eventually. Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself.

Coeliac disease not desire

I have coeliac disease and have had problems with tooth enamel, common apparently,