As an orthodontist and pediatric dentist, I recently encountered a situation in one of my patients that was unusual. This young patient presented with interesting erosion on multiple primary (baby). It was not the normal wear and tear that a tooth of this age should have. Based on a recent lecture, I decided to referral him to his pediatrician to evaluate for reflex disease. The picture below is an example of chemical erosion characteristic of GERD...
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