<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I asked a little while ago about tooth enamel defects in celiacs - the specific cause & people's experiences with this problem. Thanks for the responses! Several mentioned that flouride overdose or tetracycline taken by the mother during pregnancy can cause discolored teeth. Neither of these is the case with my son (he drank well water with very little naturally occuring flouride until age 3 and I've never taken tetracycline). Most felt that the defects in celiacs are due to some nutrient deficiency, but no one could definitively say which one (some suspect calcium) or exactly when the damage happens (just that it's very early in life). I guess I was hoping for something more specfic. As with my son, others have problems with decay due to the enamel defects. A couple had horror stories involving losing a number of teeth; but for the others it seems that after diagnosis and once the worst of the defects are fixed, there may not be any worse of a battle with decay than anyone else has. I'm going to assume my son fits into the second category! I did hear from several who are having their child's teeth whitened because of the discoloration. A few mentioned having problems getting insurance to cover some of the dental work that's been needed, which is discouraging. If anyone has anything to add to this topic, I'd love to hear from you. If I ever find out more about this (a couple of people thought there may be an article out there on this topic), I'll send an update. Thanks again, Tami Minnesota, USA