Question:
Enamel Loss on Teeth?

I am 10 months out from lap RNY. I have recently been to the dentist for my 6 month cleaning and it was noticed that I have some enamel loss and sensitivy on my front teeth. I was given recomendations to try to correct this. But my question is; Has any one else experienced this? Is this normal? And what have I been doing wrong? My dentist is not really "experienced" with WL patients..... Thanks for any info!    — Toni Todd (posted on December 22, 2007)

December 22, 2007
Hi. Are you taking calcium citrate? Was a calcium suppliment something your surgeon/nutritionist put you on following the surgery? Just out of curiousity, what recommendations does the dentist suggest for this condition? Good Luck to you
   — LuvNSummer

December 22, 2007
me too I have been having lots of problems with my teeth being very sensative I cant even bite into any thing hard or even use floss for that matter, I am also taking Calcium vatamin but that has not help me to improve my sensativity. I had rny two years ago and gaining alittle weight back not much I lost a total of 80lbs. good luck if the dentist tells you what you have please let me know thanks
   — evienicole

December 23, 2007
Yes, I have lost a lot of enamel on my front teeth, and decay had set in. I'm 7 1/2 years post though. I have faithfully taken more than the recommended amounts of Calcium Citrate....and have been faithful to my vitamin regimen. So, I guess with some of us...it just happens anyway...like some of us get osteoporosis. If it happens to our bones...why not our teeth? Anyway...I spent last Friday in the dentist's chair having composite bonds put on my front teeth. They look beautiful. Can't even tell where she drilled. Perfect match. The hygienist recommended a few things to remineralize the teeth. The product is called "Biotene" and can come in several forms...a rinse, a gel..and I can't remember what else. She also recommended a flouride rinse...which is controversial. Also recommended chewing Trident gum with Xylitol...it seems the Xylitol makes an unfriendly environment for the tooth decay bacteria. She said to chew two pieces at a time twice a day for about ten minutes. I'm only passing on info...not recommending anything. Regards~
   — Statuesque

December 23, 2007
I am 5 years out and have dental problems also. I think it is because we do not drink with our meals to help flush away food particles. Make sure you brush good after every meal, and if you can't, chew sugarless gum.
   — Sue V.