 |
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
|
|
|
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
|
| Home | HealthTopics | Health Centers | Reference Library | Research |
 Join us on Facebook
|
Share on Facebook | Tweet |
|
Osteoporosis |
Checking for Gum Diseases Before Taking Fosamax?02/26/2008 |
A body scan reveals that I have a case of osteopenia. My doctor wants to perscribe vitamin D for it but before I take any he wants my dentist to check and see if i have any gum problems. Why is that, and can`t I treat this without worrying about a dentist? My dentist has retired and I`m in the very slow process of finding another.
The main reason doctors ask their osteoporosis patients to see a dentist before starting a medication these days is to be sure they do not need dental surgery prior to starting medications like Fosamax. There have been rare cases of people whose jaw did not heal well after surgery when they were on bisphosphonates. There is no reason for you to see a dentist prior to starting vitamin D alone.
|
Margery Gass, MD Formely, Professor, Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|