How can dentists help with acid reflux?

Help with diagnosis: Dentists can help in making the diagnosis of acid reflux based on symptoms they may see during a dental exam. These symptoms could include increased tooth decay and enamel damage to the molars and halitosis (bad breath.) continue seeing your dentist and doctor regularly.

Diagnosis and TX: I would like to add also if you feel that the back surface of the front teeth specially should be evaluated by a dentist. Some times due to acid reflux these teeth may need to be crowned as the enamel is worn away quickly.

They can't help much: They can help you protect your teeth from the acid produced that can damage your teeth, but you need to see a gastroenterologist.

Dental damage: They can help diagnose severe reflux especially when it is causing dental erosion.

Help for sure: I often refer patients to a physician for a definitive diagnosis, but we can see several signs such as irritation/inflamation of the soft palate, tooth erosion and sometimes when a patient complains of bad breath, it has a pretty distinct smell.