What are the adverse effects of gerd, particularly on the tongue and sense of taste?

Tooth erosion : Gerd melts teeth with a huge increase in decay activity. Often referred to as indigestion, is often recommended to be treated with Tums (calcium carbonate) on a symptomatic basis. Beware: each tablet contains cavity causing sucrose. Stomach acid burns the esophagus throat and tongue. These burns can, over time, convert to cancerous lesions. Seek gastroenterologist eval--especially if teeth are worn or chipping.

Altered taste/textur: The acids in your stomach that find their way into your mouth if you suffer from gerd can have long term negative effects on your oral cavity. From damage to tooth enamel and dentin, to altering the tissues of the mouth, including the tongue. Altered or diminished ability to taste, as well as a whitish coating on the tongue have been reported. It can also lead to halitosis or bad breath.