Understanding Sjogren’s Syndrome Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the moisture-producing glands. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks these cells, causing them to stop working. Consequently, this impacts saliva glands, tear ducts, and other organs. For oral health, the primary concern arises when the syndrome affects saliva glands, thus reducing saliva … Read more
A group of Autoimmune diseases called Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Specifically, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main diseases identified in this group. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract. Consequently, this can lead to discomfort and painful symptoms for those … 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 begin … Read more
