All AED's cause bone loss and affect your gums. My dentist and I are discussing implants or partials right now.. I also clench my teeth so that along with AED meds I've been on since I was 12 has really done a number on my teeth and gums.

I've been on depakote for 26 years and have complete upper dentures, am bald and after I quit smoking I have gained 25lbs.

Never had a problem with that when I was on depakote

Yes it does. I've lost all my top molars . The meds affect your guns