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Waking up with a sour taste or wincing at iced water?
Your teeth may be silently suffering from night-time acid reflux (GERD).
Nearly 1 in 3 GERD patients show visible enamel erosion—often before they even notice heartburn.
Turns out that the fix isn’t a $200 sonic toothbrush; it’s what happens between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
This article will go over how to identify each of these risks, and how best to mitigate them, ensuring that your acid reflux doesn't affect your dental health.
When you lie flat, gravity clocks out and stomach acid sneaks up the esophagus, pools around your teeth, and hosts an all-night pH-1.5 pool party.
Saliva production slows, so there’s no lifeguard to shoo the acid away. By morning, your once-glossy enamel can look dull, chalky, or see-through—the dental version of a sun-bleached beach towel.
Not sure if your reflux is oral-damage-level bad?
Take Claisen’s 30-second quiz—because the only thing worse than pillow drool is acid drool. Get a personalized Nighttime Reflux Kit faster than you can say “bicarbonate buffet.”
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“Once it’s gone, it’s gone—like the last slice of pizza.”
Here’s the problem: Enamel doesn’t grow back.
That makes your mouth a fast-track freeway to decay, even with perfect brushing.
People with chronic reflux are up to 4× more likely to get cavities, thanks to acid—not sugar—breaking down protective layers.
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Acid reflux gradually wears away your enamel, exposing dentin, a soft, nerve-filled layer underneath.
Dentin = tiny pain antennas.
To make matters worse, many reflux patients unknowingly grind their teeth at night, worsening cracks and sensitivity.
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“Spoiler: it’s not the espresso’s fault”
Think your smile’s fading because of coffee? Think again.
Reflux wears down enamel and exposes yellowish dentin, making teeth appear duller—even without coffee.
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Reflux-driven mouth breathing turns saliva levels into a desert, and saliva is your built-in acid neutralizer. This leads to gums sulking & enamel sulking even harder.
Dry mouth + acid = rapid decay
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Print, laminate, tape to the mirror—your enamel will send a thank-you note.
Acid Damage Is Permanent—Prevention Isn’t
Once enamel taps out, restoration is costly and partial.
A few targeted habits and a Claisen Nighttime Reflux Kit personalised for you—can save thousands in dental bills + your morning vanilla latte.
Take the 30‑second quiz to build your Custom Night time Plan.
Your gut—and dentist—will approve.
Nighttime reflux silently bathes your teeth in acid, weakening enamel while you sleep. Without saliva’s natural protection, enamel becomes dull, chalky, and more prone to irreversible erosion.
Once enamel erodes, it never grows back. Reflux makes teeth up to 4x more cavity-prone—even if you brush well—because acid, not sugar, is the main culprit breaking down your tooth’s defenses.
Acid erosion exposes dentin, the nerve-filled layer under enamel. Add night grinding, and you’ve got sharp zings of pain from hot, cold, or sweet foods—turning simple meals into painful triggers
Yellowing teeth aren’t always from coffee. Acid reflux thins enamel and exposes yellow dentin, dulling your smile over time. Even without espresso, reflux can leave teeth looking faded or weak.
Reflux dries your mouth, killing saliva’s protective power. That desert-like dryness fuels both enamel erosion and gum trouble, doubling your risk of cavities, irritation, and long-term damage.
This article and its contents have been medically reviewed by Aditya Jain (MD at Harvard Medical School and Op-Ed Fellow at Doximity).
Claisen Inc. is the world's leading telehealth platform for gastrointestinal conditions. We provide patients with personalized solutions for heartburn and bloating treatment, tailored to their unique needs and lifestyle.
