Dental Visits Gone Wrong

Over the years I've gotten into the habit of contributing the most random things to my Celiac Disease and most of the time it ends up valid. Noticing my acne clearing up, no longer falling victim to sinus infections and having more energy are just a few examples. One of the things these accusations have in common is that they're all advantages but I was bound to find negative effects of this autoimmune disease eventually...

Every 6 months, like clockwork, I sit in the dental chair and have my teeth poked and prodded vigorously in a way that I don't recall from childhood. In the end of the appointments, my gums feel raw and bloody like they they're own little crime scene as the dentist explains everything that's wrong with them. I think to myself 'I brush, floss and use mouthwash so why isn't it working?' as they lecture me about proper dental care.

One day after my dreaded appointment, I told my friends and nonchalantly mentioned it's probably because of my Celiac Disease. At the time, I was 100% joking but it wasn't long that I Googled this concept and found out that I was potentially right.

Now as I mentally prepare for my next torture (dentist) appointment that's coming up, I'm left pondering why my teeth are suffering when the rest of my body is celebrating in the fact that I'm free of gluten. Why would the absence of this unnecessary food ingredient wreak havoc on just one aspect?

Do you know why our pearly whites are suffering???