<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I had a molar extracted this morning because of a huge hole below the gum line. This hole resulted from something called external resorption which is apparently an auto immune response -- your tooth does this to itself. The dentists did not know if this auto immune response had any connection with celiac disease. I know certain dental defects in children may signify celiac disease. Has anyone else had this problem? It would be an interesting line of inquiry. nicki humphries university of maryland medical system baltimore, md. FAX 410-328-8664