Hey guys, I have a bizzarre question.

Since surgery (December 18th) I feel like I need to brush my teeth all the time. I can feel the plaque build up right after I eat, almost everytime and when I drink milk.

Is this normal or happening to anyone else?? I feel like my breath smells bad all the time too, and I really don't want to spend all day chewing gum.

I know this doesn't have a whole lot to do with bands...BUT it didn't start till after surgery.

Thanks for the feedback in advance!

cam

Hey guys, I have a bizzarre question.

Since surgery (December 18th) I feel like I need to brush my teeth all the time. I can feel the plaque build up right after I eat, almost everytime and when I drink milk.

Is this normal or happening to anyone else?? I feel like my breath smells bad all the time too, and I really don't want to spend all day chewing gum.

I know this doesn't have a whole lot to do with bands...BUT it didn't start till after surgery.

Thanks for the feedback in advance!

cam

Strangely enough I have felt the same way (surgery December 29th) and wondered if it was all the Protein shakes. Sorry I'm no help but know you are not alone! Interested to see what others have to say on this subject.

Me too! I hate it, and after reading about someone getting gum stuck I don't want to chew. And some of the protein drinks just make my mouth feel chalky. My hubbie told me my breath smelled bad yesterday. I have never had this before either. It is not even cottonmouth. It is like residue mouth.

TOTALLY idk what it is but it drives me nuts. I deal with patients all day and feel so self concious about it! Ughhh I need a remedy!

Gotta love the internet. You can find any answers there.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Bad-Breath---How-to-Lose-Weight-Without-Getting-Bad-Breath&id=925480

Many people in the past few years have found great weight loss success by following the low-carb, high-Protein diet plans such as Atkins, South Beach, and many more. There is a lot of scientific basis for this- carbs break down as sugar in your system and are often stored as excess fat. However, these plans left people wondering how to lose weight without getting bad breath, since this seemed to be a common side effect of these programs.

To really understand how to lose weight without getting bad breath, you need to understand what is happening on these diet programs to cause it in the first place. When the body has excessive protein in the system, it finds it very hard to break down and digest. This is actually one of the reasons that these high-protein plans worked- the body feels fuller longer when eating protein because it's working harder to digest it. Breaking down this protein is one of the reasons that there is usually bad breath, as the digestive system is often reflected in the breath. Think of when you eat onions or garlic- can you not tell that on your breath for hours afterward? However, just knowing that this is what is happening does not tell you how to lose weight without getting bad breath! Let's explore that a bit further.

If you are following a high-protein diet, there may not be much you can actually do to stop that chemical process from happening and from being reflected in your breath. However, in order to consider how to lose weight without getting bad breath, you may consider some steps you can take to help eliminate the resultant odor. Many people have found that chewing peppermint leaves and parsley help to cut down on the odor coming from their mouths during digestion. Making sure you get plenty of Water also helps, as this aids in digestion and keeps your mouth moist.

Another key in how to lose weight without getting this is to take care of your oral hygiene. Make sure you are flossing to get the food particles out from between your teeth, and rinse well with a good mouthwash. Keep some gum on hand at all times. You can learn how to lose weight without getting bad breath, if you are willing to take these few extra steps to take care of your mouth along the way.

You can stop it for some time but you can't reduce bad breath after this surgery. First do not forget to floss your teeth and Avoid eating too much sweets food in your diet. Sugar can tends to stay between your teeth and cause bad breath for long time. Good brand mouth rinse can help you to avoid it.