Has anyone else had issues with their gums bleeding after surgery? I'm almost 2 months post-op now and I'm having some major bleeding when flossing my teeth. I take really good care of my teeth and go to the dentist every 6 months. I haven't had a cavity in over 10 years. I'm taking a multi-vitamen and Calcium supplement daily. I noticed this increase in bleeding gums about 3 weeks ago. It makes me think it's a nutrient issue??

Well now my gums feel irritated and my teeth hurt. I think this is because I've been chewing more since my first fill last week (although I spent 5 days on liquids). Maybe I'm overdoing it on the chewing. I think I'll eat soft foods over the weekend and see if that helps.

Gum and teeth health can be a big indicator of overall health. That isn't a normal side effect- I'd definitely make an appointment with your dentist to have it checked out.

Best wishes

Definitely not normal. DOC DOC DOC!

I knew I hadn't ran across this topic before but I thought I would give it a shot. I will definitely be checking with my dr. Thanks!

Just to put your mind at ease, my mouth acts up when I go very low carb. My gums get sore and bleed. This is just something I have noticed about me over the years. Check with your dentist for sure.

Has anyone else had issues with their gums bleeding after surgery? I'm almost 2 months post-op now and I'm having some major bleeding when flossing my teeth. I take really good care of my teeth and go to the dentist every 6 months. I haven't had a cavity in over 10 years. I'm taking a multi-vitamen and calcium supplement daily. I noticed this increase in bleeding gums about 3 weeks ago. It makes me think it's a nutrient issue??

Well now my gums feel irritated and my teeth hurt. I think this is because I've been chewing more since my first fill last week (although I spent 5 days on liquids). Maybe I'm overdoing it on the chewing. I think I'll eat soft foods over the weekend and see if that helps.

I work in the dental field and I usually ask about new meds and Vit C intake if bleeding has just started,

Hormones can also play a huge role.

Once they are sore it will take a while to calm down!

Good luck

Interesting that you bring up this topic. I've noticed recently, than when I eat high acidic food, like pineapple, the roof of my mouth and upper gums get inflamed. It never used to happen, and I've noticed a bit more bleeding when I floss. I wondered if it was a nutritional deficiency, but I'm doing everything I'm supposed to; high Protein, Vitamins, etc. I have dramatically cut down on carbs, but I would have never thought that could have anything to do with it.

Maybe by body is rebelling against the loss of candy, Cookies, cake & sweet rolls?? Yeah, right....

I have a dentist appointment next week. I will ask about this when I go in.

I work in the dental field and I usually ask about new meds and Vit C intake if bleeding has just started,

Hormones can also play a huge role.

Once they are sore it will take a while to calm down!

Good luck

Well, if hormones have something to do with it, then that's got to be the answer for me. I'm completely estrogen depleted (total hysterectomy last year), and cannot take HT for more than two weeks; turns me into a crazy person. I don't eat as much fruit & veggies with C as I did pre-band, so I may have to add some extra to my regime. Thanks for the info