Enamel problems (I have horizontal grooving in my teeth ... they grew in that way) are what triggered me to get tested for gluten intolerance after many years of various health problems that doctors couldn't diagnose. It turns out I am gluten intolerant, likely celiac. Definitely, get checked for gluten intolerance and celiac disease if you have similar dental problems. The dental problems are a sign of severe malnutrition during early childhood when the teeth are first developing, usually only seen in third-world countries; if seen in industrialized countries it is most likely celiac disease. I know I was fed well as a child (lots of healthy food available, and I was a big eater), so this clued me in that celiac was a high likelihood. I just wish dentists knew that back when I was a child so I didn't have to wait so many years to discover what was causing my health problems. I'm 45 now, and only discovered the gluten intolerance two years ago.

I used to have beautiful teeth and have always been anal about brushing and flossing. My dental problems began at an early age. Just about every back tooth I had, had a filling in it. Upset me because my brother is never brushed his teeth never had a cavity. At the age of 48, the enamel is just about gone and the erosion always starts at the gum line. BTW, I do have a clinical diagnosis of CD. Once the dental problems started on the outside of my teeth, the erosion escalated quickly. I've been replacing my teeth as money permits with implants. Sucks. :(

wow, i had enamel problems too. my teeth were like chalk and now have 5 root canals :(

when i cut out gluten (plus grains + sugars + flours etc) i thought there was no link but when off it for 4 months or so my teeth felt smoother and sure enough they looked alot better and whiter too. I think for me there is also a relationship between ingesting nightshades (irish potatoes the worst) and gum health because i can eat sweet potatoes with no problems whatsoever but as soon as i try irish potatoes it seems like in a day or two time the pockets in my gums are much larger and i have trapped food particles in there. No gluten, grains, nightshades, sugars, flours, and legumes and my teeth and gums are quite nice.

Also vitamin K2 helps but is a little expensive.