Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the moisture-producing glands. The body’s immune response is to attack these cells which causes them to stop working. This can be saliva glands, tear ducts, and other organs. The issue for oral health occurs when the saliva glands are affected and the flow of saliva is reduced. Sjogren … Read more
A group of Autoimmune diseases called Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) result in chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two main diseases identified in this group are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The symptoms of chronic inflammation over time damage the GI tract. This can cause discomfort and painful symptoms for those affected. The … Read more
We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Reflection Dentistry! For the rest of 2019, we will be highlighting different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discussing their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide ranging diseases that affect many systems of the body but commonly, the diseases cause the body to … Read more
