I have GERD but before diagnosis the acid from coughing was terrible on my teeth. My dentist with many years experience diagnosed it. I went to the doctor who

I have GERD but before diagnosis the acid from coughing was terrible on my teeth. My dentist with many years experience diagnosed it. I went to the doctor who confirmed it was GERD. I lost my job but when I was working the insurance paid for two cleaning per year. I chose to keep the insurance but it's a lesser plan that only covers one cleaning every nine months. Twice per year was good for me since I got lazy about three or four months after visiting the dentist. I needed the twice yearly pep talk. And I should also say that 75% of people who are diagnosed with IPF a fatal lung disease have GERD. My father has IPF and GERD I have GERD but I hope I don't develop IPF. My grandfather died of emphysema at 52 I really hope there's no connection! So yeah a dentist could point you in a direction that may help you more than you realize.