Brian, sorry to hear of your issues and the Crohns and possible Lupus. I firmly believe so much in grape seed extract and it is 50 times more powerful than E, and 20 times more powerful than Vit C. So I'd think work with Grape Seed Ex and Vit C and of course go way way back on sweets and carbs in your diet. Adopt a major non surgar and lower carb diet. And sadly it's true no dentist will tell us these things....