Dentist Visit

[twoboysandagirl 109]

I went in for my 6 month cleaning. I have been reading that Calcium supplements are bad for your teeth so I asked the dentist. He said yes they eat away at your teeth and so are my Multivitamins. He said that I should brush, floss, and use floride rinse after each supplement. Then I told him that would be five times a day. He seemed confused. I dont think he was listening to me when I told him what kind of surgery I had. He said he would look into the Calcium supplements out there to help me find the best choice. I dont think he will follow through though...I have very healthy teeth at this point and I dont want that to change because of my wls. Today I had a lot of build up and it was a painful cleaning, the dental assistant said that it was because of the minerals in the supplements. But, even if all my teeth fell out I still think wls was the right choice for me.

So what have you experienced? Has your dentist told you anything?

[klus263 9]

My 6 month check up is next month so I will definately ask about it. I am looking to change from the chewables to pills (I have no problems swallowing pills at 2+ months out) and so far I found the Kirkland brand at costco has the same % of my chewables and they are cheaper. I also have my 3 month follow up with the doctor in 2 weeks so I will ask him.

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Interesting, I haven't heard anything like that! I'll ask my dentist if the Calcium thing is true next time I'm in for that cleaning that was due in August 2010...har har.

[pattimomof3nj 21]

Well, my teeth are literally falling apart since I had my band 3 years ago. I think it is a combination of the constant throwing up, and the Vitamin deficancy (sp). Early out I was lacking in lots of vitamins! I have had at least 4 root canals per years for the past 3 years, my insurance has maxed out each year! the dentist finally told me to start using a fluoride rinse this year! I also think that drinking Crystal Lite lemon aid and other SF drinks had contributed to this. If I eat something that is too hard my teeth actually break in half! it is really bad. if you are new to WLS, i suggest that you start using a fluoride rinse now and take extra care of your teeth before you get to the point of no return!

Patti

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Oh my! Thank you for telling me about your experiences. I bought some flouride rinse today. Your post is a good reminder of another reason why we must take our Vitamins.

Well, my teeth are literally falling apart since I had my band 3 years ago. I think it is a combination of the constant throwing up, and the Vitamin deficancy (sp). Early out I was lacking in lots of vitamins! I have had at least 4 root canals per years for the past 3 years, my insurance has maxed out each year! the dentist finally told me to start using a fluoride rinse this year! I also think that drinking Crystal Lite lemon aid and other SF drinks had contributed to this. If I eat something that is too hard my teeth actually break in half! it is really bad. if you are new to WLS, i suggest that you start using a fluoride rinse now and take extra care of your teeth before you get to the point of no return!

Patti