RNY and cavities??

This was discussed awhile ago at a support group meeting.  No concrete evidence that GBS is the culprit.  Anecdotally, though, the thought was that liquids don't flush the food "junk" off your teeth for a good half-hour after consumption...could that have anything to do with the teeth problems?  Dunno, but it was food for thought.... Julie

Bottom line.. no one really knows.  My suspisions are that the GB has alot to do with changes in your teeth..  Heck everything is changing.. and your chemistry controlls alot...  don't doubt it..  What can you do now... you just got to bite the bullet... right...

I am with jereyes.  I had a "TON" of cavities, tooth decay, and such BEFORE having WLS.  Since my RNY, my teeth have been perfect.  I attribute it to the fact I no longer eat sugar of any kind and I no longer drink sugary sodas.

Hi,  I can't answer for anyone else, and I am not a doctor, but, I am four years post op ;and I am having a lot of trouble with my teeth, which I did not have before wls.  As a matter of fact, I am having to go have oral surgery on Monday because a tooth broke and I have an abscess.  I got an infection and now am on an antibiotic.  I read that "sometimes when your body goes into a starvation mode, dehydration, ibs and from certain medications, the mouth stays dry.  Because of the dryness in the mouth, there is no saliva to remove any bacteria or sugar that stays in the mouth and on the teeth which in turn causes the teeth to decay".  Of course, I did not know this any time prior to a few weeks ago after the damage was done.  It was suggested, through my readings, 'that you chew gum", which we should not, becasue of gas in the stomach and activating the hunger pains.  Or, suck on sugarless candy, which will keep saliva in the mouth.  When I go to the dentist on Monday, I certainy will ask what can this problem be caused from and how to correct it before I loose all of my teeth.