Whats the best way to treat gerd? what and what causes gerd?

Antacids such as mylanta,zantac,prilosec (all are no OTC). Avoid eating late. You may need to sleep with a few pillows to elevate your head. The sphincter that helps block digestive fluid from going from the stomach to the esophagus is too relaxed.

From a dentist perspective harm from GERD can be addressed with a high fluoride toothpaste, a nightly ‘Retainer Gel’ containing baking soda and xylitol, and avoidance of food and liquid before bed. Long term use of GERD meds have some risks that need to be discussed with a physician.