Rny and teeth problems...

Ok, I want to hear it from my OH friends. Did RYN cause problems with your teeth. I was on facebook and wls peeps were blaming having WLS for their dental problems. They went on to say it is a normal thing to have major dental problems. Please tell me it ain't so. I am a fan of my teeth Just wanted your input.

I have never heard that before.....I'm over 4 years out and the last time that I saw my dentist (in Sept 2012) he said that my teeth have never looked better and he didn't even feel that I needed a cleaning. So, I am a vote for "No", for me RNY caused no problems with my teeth. I have had one old filling replaced since surgery, that's all!

Martha 

I was hoping I would get positive feedback because I have never heard that before either and really wanted to know if it was a huge problem for people. It's good to know it's not as "normal"  as they were saying. I really think it is genetic makeu*****t following through with vitamins, or taking care of your teeth. I could be wrong though. I just think some people tend to blame wls for things that it really doesn't have to do with the problem.

I spoke to my dentist if he knew of any concerns related to RNY/WLS having issues with teeth (I've just spent the last year correcting what neglect and three pregnancies have done to them) and he said in the dozen or so patients that he has a regular patients that he has seen pre-WLS and after the only ones that had issues where those that had vomiting issues (makes sense).  He said most had no difference (concurrent with what he normally saw for that patient) but the two he remembers that reported issues with throwing up all the time did have significant problems. 

That does make sense Megan. I am blessed that I haven't had an issue with vomiting. I am sooo thankful for that. I can see where that could cause problems- (all the acid and stuff)

Surgery on your stomach does not affect your teeth directly.

Not taking enough calcium citrate or D3, whether or not you had RNY,  can cause dental problems.  RNY patients must be sure to take calcium citrate since they can't absorb calcium carbonate or tricalcium phosphate, and they need more D3 than other people since the malabsorb micronutrients.  But if you take your vitamins, your teeth should be fine.

Thanks for your reply Kelly. I got really bad feedback when I commented with my way of thinking on FB. (I just stated I didn't think it was due to WLS- maybe genetics or not enough vitamins). It was like we are doomed for problems with teeth.

I have severe periodontal disease and my teeth and gums have been healthier in the last 8.5 years than the were the 10 years before that - and I have NOT always been compliant with my calcium (although I am now )

It does irk me rather when people blame every little health thing on RNY - we really are NOT that precious because of RNY!!!

Oh yes we are that precious, LOL said in jest.

although i am pre-op still it irks me. i mean they stub their toe and go, "it was the damn RNY i stubbed my toe because my equilibrium is off because my tummy was re arranged"....and i am sitting here like really...we are all clumsy wls or not. we all stub toes once in a while. :/