Re: Gum issue

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Another issue has to do with decreased saliva. I suffer from that, unless

I'm drinking I have nothing to swallow. My dentist has me going in for

teeth cleanings 2 x a year instead of 1x.

I don't think the decreased saliva effects everyone, I just have a really

good case of it.

Joanie

Lap RNY 08/13/02

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Gum issue

> For RNY folks, I would assume gum issues and/or tooth loss WOULD be

> > the result of malabsorbtion. Especially since calcium is not well

> absorbed,

> > tooth loss could occur.

> > For ALL of us, brushing after meals would be a really good idea,

> or

> at

> > least rinsing out your mouth

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> Yeah, possibly, on the calcium. Definitely on the brushing/rinsing.

> Technically, chewing sugarless gum works to reduce tooth decay because

> chewing it stimulates your saliva. More saliva=less decay. Why?

> Because it dilutes and neutralizes the acid that is created when carbs.

> and certain oral bacteria combine. Likewise, so will drinking water

> after/during eating.

>

> I'll be quiet now,

> Sharon in Indy

> still recovering from hernia repair almost 2 weeks ago....

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In a message dated 10/19/2003 8:59:41 PM Central Daylight Time,

joanie@... writes:

> Technically, chewing sugarless gum works to reduce tooth decay because

> >chewing it stimulates your saliva. More saliva=less decay. Why?

> >Because it dilutes and neutralizes the acid that is created when carbs.

> >and certain oral bacteria combine. Likewise, so will drinking water

> >after/during eating.

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Water for at least an hour after eating is a no-no for anyone I know who's

had RNY. So is anything to drink during eating. Are you allowed to drink water

after you eat or during a meal ??

Carol A