I was diagnosed in 1996 and have a B.S in Nutrition and would love to give you a more serious answer :)
Crohn's affects nutrient absorption when you are in a flare up.....so aside from good brushing, it is important that you are aware of decreased absorption when your disease is active. Also, many people limit the foods that have nutrients that help with dental health, such as dairy products. I would recommend a multi-vitamin, at the least. I know many people with Crohn's (myself included) who take a Flinstone Complete chewable, because other vitamins aggravate our system. Added Calcium and vitamin D is crucial (especially for women or if you are limited in your dairy intake). If you are taking a Flinstone, it is pretty low in Calcium, so I would take about 1000 mg extra per day. During prolonged flare-ups, additional vitamin C, B12, and B3 may be beneficial.
I hope this was helpful
Feb 27, 2010
try brusking by: Anonymous
crohns patients that don't brush their teeth run the risk of dental caries.
