What is remedy for swallowing issues and acid reflux caused due to hernia when on synthroid?
Patient: I just noticed that two of my teeth are turning black.  I have had sensitivity issues for years and use the appropriate toothpaste which has helped as my dentist stated that was the issue and after X-rays no other issues.  I have been a "tooth grinder" for years.  I tried a fitted device but it never stayed in as I snore pretty loudly as well.  My dentist actually said I grinded my teeth so badly that they matched.... My dentist was a friend as we'll and he stopped practicing in my state as he got married and moved so I have to confess that I haven't  seen a dentist in 3 years shamefully ;(.  Over the last year I have had some swallowing issues and addressed those and after tests found out that I have a pretty bad case of acid reflux due to a hernia.  Could this have contributed to the above mentioned problems.  I do also have RA , Graves' disease.  The only medication I take is synthroid and ompmrezole and short stint of reglan.   Now that I wrote such a book...maybe some thoughts Doctor: Hello, thank you for consulting with HCM.As you are mentioning that you have a habit of tooth grinding for years, it can be cause of tooth blacking.Actually the habit of tooth grinding leads to wearing of tooth and tooth infection, that is why they are turning back.Better you visit a dentist and get root canal treatment done of the tooth, and afterwards capping of it.Hope it will help youRegards