Question:
I'm 5 weeks post op and over ther past week I've noticed my teeth never feel clean...
I know it sounds weird, but my teeth always feel like there is sugar on them. I can brush and floss my teeth like crazy and twenty minutes later my teeth feel like they're coated in sugar. Has anyone had this? Why is this happening? And, is there sometimes you can do to fix it? — Pamela P. (posted on January 25, 2002)
January 25, 2002
pamela that has been happening to me too!! ever since i have been post op.
disgusting feeling isnt it? anybody have an answer?
— sheryl titone
January 25, 2002
If the feeling on your teeth is coming from ketosis, a likely possibilty,
no amount of brushing, flossing, mints or mouthwash is going to help. The
ketosis is being produced by your body and those don't help much with the
body produced breath or odor. I do understand that it gets better over
time. Try to remind yourself that, if you do have ketosis, your body is
burning fat big time.
— [Anonymous]
January 25, 2002
Hi, I too had this problem,I even talked to my dentist about it . He
thought it was from all the soy I was drinking.No matter how much I brushed
my teeth felt coated.
My dentist just said Keep Brushing !!!
— Connie Z.
January 25, 2002
While I think ketosis may be a part of the problem, I also think that it is
the liquidy/soft foods that contribute. When we chew hard or crunchy food,
this is a natural tooth cleanser. It helps to get that coating off of our
teeth. If we are just eating soft foods or liquids, we don't have that
added benefit. I noticed once I was able to eat and chew more crunchy and
hard foods that the problem was much improved. Shelley
— Shelley.
January 25, 2002
Hey, Pam! I, too had that same feeling. I had no idea what it was and
didn't even think to ask anyone else. Glad you did :) I don't have that
problem now, so know that it will go away. Glad to see you online.
— ncgal
January 25, 2002
I a li'l over 6 weeks out and I have that same slimy, gritty feeling too.
I brush a few times a day and what I also do to try and remove the feeling
is scrape my tongue. Not only do I brush it really well, but I scrape it
with a spoon. You can go out and buy a tongue scraper, but why go out and
spend money when you can use a regular silver spoon. Just a helpful hint.
— tmrivas
January 25, 2002
Yes, Yes, Yes.......... I have noticed this, and I work for a dentist!
It's an awful feeling as is the taste that is always present. I haven't
yet figured out what to do, but I think I agree that it is because I am not
eating anything crunchy. The taste is also connected to the healing
process inside, or so I was told at my lat support group. It doesn't taste
like the ketosis from Atkins..it's different.
— [Anonymous]
January 25, 2002
Same here. Here's my new post op routine: I swish with hydrogen peroxide
(a dentist told me to do this 25 years ago). Then I brush with Arm &
Hammer baking soda. THEN I brush with a whitening toothpaste. I feel like
my mouth is clean after this routine. I guess I should floss too.
— [Anonymous]
January 26, 2002
I use a sonic toothbrush. I switched about 4 months ago. My teeth have
never felt so clean. I highly recommend one. Target sells them for around
$30.
— Goldilauxx B.
January 27, 2002
I get a feeling similar if I have a low liguid intake, make sure you are
getting your 64 oz of water a day. When dehydrated our saliva thickens and
will coat your teeth and tounge, making everything feel dirty.
— Andrew R.
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