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Impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease severity on dental caries and erosive tooth wear: a case control study.

BMC oral health · Ali AN, Tawfik EA, Aboelmaaty M, Sayed MH, Shahzad M, Tawfik MA, El-Marhomy AM · 2026-07-11

Researchers compared 100 adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease to 100 healthy controls and found that GERD severity was independently associated with higher rates of dental caries and erosive tooth wear, alongside reduced salivary pH and flow rates.

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