Children
Toddlers and Children Suffer Heartburn Or Acid Reflux
Acid reflux or heartburn in toddlers and children is a real concern. It is not thought to be as common as heartburn in adults. This may be due to the strength of the young LES – the ring of muscle that controls the flow of swallowed food and water from the esophagus into the stomach.
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News: Link Between Acid Reflux and Poor Dental Health in Children
Dental erosion is more likely in children who have symptoms of chronic acid reflux than those without reflux symptoms, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
“These findings demonstrate that we really need to start looking for dental erosions in pediatric patients with chronic acid reflux and integrate proper dental [...]
