Tooth sensitivity

[theartoflosing 0]

So, my teeth were bothering a little before the surgery. It seemed to coincide with me changing to a mostly protein/no carb diet. My lower back teeth were crazy sensitive, and chewing would drive me nuts. It would come and go, though.

Now that I started the all-liquid diet it’s gotten much worse and spread to my upper teeth. You think I wouldn’t be able to tell (since I'm on liquids), but when I take my pain meds or brush my teeth, it’s ridiculous. I took a sip of mouthwash and ended up spitting it all over my mirror.

I’m using toothpaste for sensitivity and there’s little to no sugar in my diet. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening, or perhaps is going through something similar?

[BetsyB 9]

I don't think I'd attribute this to diet change--it sounds as though it's more likely coincidental to the timing of the diet change.

Have you seen your dentist? If the pain is worse since surgery, it's possible that intubation aggravated a minor problem (cavity, loose filling, etc) that was already starting to bug you.

[onikenbai 33]

I've always had tooth sensitivity problems but yes, they have become worse since the surgery. Avoid doing major dental work in the three months after your surgery though, as the blood thinners they gave you at the time of surgery have a long residence time and will make you bleed like crazy. I had bleeding problems just from brushing my teeth for a good while after surgery. It would not surprise me at all if the blood thinners are the cause of the increased sensitivity because my problems subsided a bit after 3 months. Talk to your dentist about it.

[theartoflosing 0]

It would not surprise me at all if the blood thinners are the cause of the increased sensitivity because my problems subsided a bit after 3 months.

Interesting thought. I will look into that!

Thanks (both of you)!