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Coeliacs need to be even more vigilant than the rest of the population in
regard to gum health.  We can suffer from malabsorption of Vitamin C and
calcium leading to osteoporosis (bone loss from the jaw) and receding gums.
General advice: take vitamin C up to a gram/daily and 400 units of Vitamin
E., use an electric toothbrush and have periodontic cleaning at least
annually.  If you are told you need surgery,  get a second opinion.  Also
make sure your dentist/periodontist uses powder free gloves, the powder
contains gluten. Thank you for all your replies.

Katherine Goldman.