Any one have Dental problems after gastric bypass....

I had my gastric bypass roun en Y procedure in 2004. I've had dental problems, bone loss, TMJ has started up, osteopenia, and have spondomyliasis (sp?) in my spine, kind of like the bone is thinning out and looking like a sponge. Calcium absorption is a big deal. Add vitamin D. Vitamin absorption Period is a big issue. If I were to say do the surgery, I'd make double sure anyone considering it knew that vitamin absorption is very important. I think most reliable doctors these days do emphasize it. Back then it wasn't mentioned but it was a new thing back then and they've learned so much since then, from looking at some bariatric doctor websites and the information they provide. Is it worth it to do the surgery? Yes. Getting that weight down is worth it to save your life. There are problems with any surgery, no matter what, scarring, hernias, etc. so don't think its just gastric bypass with complications. It is a major surgery and life altering. Education and diligence to following all regimens is key.

This is a great post but you have replied on a very old thread, 2012. I would love it if you copy and paste your post and start a new thread so others will reply. Very great message!

Let me know if you need help starting a thread

I am almost 5 yrs out and my teeth are terrible. The enamel is eroding at an alarming rate and no amount of brushing or mouth wash can stop it. The weight loss is great but if your mouth is gross that's the first thing people see so what's the point. I wasn't warned of this and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions because the dental bills and costs are to great and I. Ant afford to have them fixed. Thanks Tom!

Hi my name is Teresa Evans, I am a long time bariatric patient. I've been experiencing tooth loss as well. If you go to the links at the bottom and make a comments and vote, you would be making a big different in research science. The title and links are below.

1. BARIATRIC PATIENTS: METABOLIC AND DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ER:

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2. PATERNALISM IN HEALTH CARE DECISION FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS.

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.POOR ORAL HEALTH: THE FINANCIAL BURDENS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY

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4. ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF PRE-POSTOPERATIVE BARIATRIC PATIENTS: https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/268440

I am 11 years post from my gastric bypass.

I started having dental problems 5 years out. The problems have increased over the years. I have had several root canals, crowns, fillings and loss of teeth. I began to suspect there may have been relationship to my gastric bypass and my dental problems. I mentioned this to two dentists and it was quickly ignored it. I was happy when I found this website and others similar to it because now I know I am not crazy. I recently increased my calcium and vitamin C intake. I will also begin adding baking soda  to my whitening toothpaste. I am willing to this if it will stop the huge outflow of money due to dental visits. 

Hi my name is Teresa Evans, and I'm a long term bariatric patient. I have been experiencing tooth loss as well. I've done over 13years of independent research on living life after bariatric surgery. I'm very activist and one the Patient Research Ambassador initiative for the National Institute of Health (NIH). I'm happy to have found this site as well.

If you want some help to find out for sure whether there's a link between tooth lose and bariatric surgery than go to the following links and vote for Teresa Evans.

I want bariatric patients to be included in research that is schedule to the year 2030. Today is the last day for you to vote. Tell you friends everyone you know to vote. I'm the one who has the least amount of votes. I'm the only one that addressed the need for bariatric patients. Together lets show the world how bariatric come together to be counted. Posted on face book.

1. BARIATRIC PATIENTS: METABOLIC AND DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ER

https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/ideas-v2/269313

2.PATERNALISM IN HEALTH CARE DECISION FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS:

https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/269310

3.POOR ORAL HEALTH: THE FINANCIAL BURDENS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY:

https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/269307

4. ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF PRE-POSTOPERATIVE BARIATRIC PATIENTS: https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/268440

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Hi my name is Teresa Evans, I a long time bariatric patient. I have been experience tooth loss as well. Today and today only you can help make a different. The National Institute of Health was looking for ideas to research, up until 2030. People wrote in the but no one addressed the direct needs of bariatric patient but me. If you can go the site leave a comment and vote you would be making a different. Tell your friends, family and anyone you know that had bariatric surgery to vote. Here is my contact information. [email protected] or [email protected]. I look forward to viewing your comments and vote. titles below...

1. BARIATRIC PATIENTS: METABOLIC AND DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ER:

http://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/269313

2. PATERNALISM IN HEALTH CARE DECISION FOR BARIATRIC PATIENTS:

https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v/269310

3. POOR ORAL HEALTH : THE FINANCIAL BURDENS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY: https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/26307

4. ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF PRE-POSTOPERATIVE BARIATRIC PATIENTS.

https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2268440

It could be a nutritional thing, some vitamin that she's low in (calcium maybe?) that is causing her teeth to decay. People who vomit a lot are bringing that acid into their mouth and that can cause teeth to decay, but post surgery when you regurgitate you are just bringing up what you ate, there are no stomach acids in it to cause that for us.

My teeth are not falling out thank god, but I have gone from ZERO cavities to 8 over the last 5 years. For me it is the terrible acid reflux I've had since my DS. My gastro doc increased my Nexium and I don't wake in the middle of the night with acid in my mouth anymore.

hello I am 4 years post op and I am just now experiencing dental problems. I have had to have two teeth extracted since my surgery. I do everything I'm supposed to with my dental and I'm still having issues with my teeth. I think the surgery correlates with dental issues. Also my gums are very sensative. My father has too lost his teeth due to bariatric surgery.