Osteoporosis, Bisphosphonates and your Mouth

Since the teeth are supported by bone, osteoporosis can affect the mouth. Oral manifestations can include gum recession, gum disease, loose teeth, tooth loss, implant failure and I’ll fitting dentures. The medication to treat osteoporosis poses a sever risk for your jaws. This post addresses osteoporosis, your mouth, and what you can do to prevent it.

Diet, General Health, Movement, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSApril 22, 2019osteoporosis, osteopenia, bones, bone density, T-score, bisphosphonate, Gum Disease, Vitamin D, Calcium, Exercise, DXA ScanComment

Vitamin D And Health: Sun, Food or Supplement?

Vitamin D is on everyone’s radar lately. It is associated with the sun which isassociated with bad things. What are we supposed to do about this conundrum?

Diet, General Health, Functional Medicine, Oral HealthScott Solomons, DDSFebruary 18, 2019Vitamin D, teeth, bones, sunshine, supplements, nutrients, foodComment