Why a dental checkup?

[Paula Bee]

I am not sure why they do a dental check-up on their patients. Not that I don't appreciate it, but what is the purpose?

Paula

[cindyterry]

Hi Paula;

The dentist (can't remember her name) told me that you have to have "good" teeth and strong back molars to have the surgery because you will have to be able to chew your food 30 times in order for it to go down properly. Good luck!!!

[snowbird]

It has nothing to do with the lap band. It is just a freebie OCC offers because they now have a dentist office in their clinic. Dental care is cheaper in Mexico, so a lot of US residents go down to Tijuana and other Mexican cities for dental care. I have had a crown done in the OCC dental office, and my husband has had 4 implants done there, much cheaper than in the US. It has no bearing on your lap band surgery whatsoever.

[Paula Bee]

Cool!

I have top braces now, so nothing can be done about that. I also have all 4 wisdom teeth, much to the amazement of my dentist and many of my friends. I have GREAT chewing surfaces.. lol

Was just curious.. thank you for your responses

Paula