{"id":37,"date":"2018-08-12T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-08-12T20:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2018-08-30T20:07:56","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T20:07:56","slug":"dentist-in-dayton-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/12\/dentist-in-dayton-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Dayton Discusses How Osteoporosis Affects Your Dental Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-38\" src=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-2018-08-30-3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"3 examples of high, medium and low bone density\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-2018-08-30-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/image-2018-08-30-3.jpg 461w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you suffer from osteoporosis, you\u2019re not alone. Sadly, it\u2019s been estimated that over half of Americans over age 50 are at risk for breaking a bone because of this common condition. Other risk factors that are associated with it include chronic pain, back problems and even disability. While you were probably already aware of these risks to your overall health, you may not have known that osteoporosis can also affect your dental health as well. In this blog, you\u2019ll find out how osteoporosis can affect your teeth and gums &#8211; and why it\u2019s so important to talk to your dentist in Dayton about it as soon as possible. Learn more today!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Dental Health?<\/h2>\n<p>Many people think that their mouth is separate from the rest of their body, but the health of one affects the health of the other.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoporosis is a great example. It affects<em> all<\/em> the bones in your body, including the jawbone that keeps your teeth in place. In fact, in many cases, dentists can see the progression of the disease in X-rays as the bone mass in the jaws is lost over time. These changes in your jaws can ultimately lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n<p>For people with dentures, it can cause the dentures to become loose and ill-fitting more quickly than they normally would. And patients with implants have a higher risk for implant failure if they develop osteoporosis.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, osteoporosis increases the risk for a condition called osteonecrosis, which occurs when the blood supply to the oral cavity is reduced, causing the bone tissue to die. Here are some of the symptoms associated with osteonecrosis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain or swelling in the gum tissue or jaws<\/li>\n<li>Exposed bone<\/li>\n<li>Loose teeth<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cheavy\u201d or numb feeling in the jaws<\/li>\n<li>Injured gum tissue that doesn\u2019t heal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Osteonecrosis can cause serious complications during dental procedures such as extractions, so your dentist will evaluate your medical history beforehand and make treatment recommendations as necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Reduce the Impact On Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, start by talking to your dentist at your next checkup about your diagnosis. It\u2019s also crucial to let them know which medications you\u2019re taking, as bisphosphonates (a common medication for osteoporosis) increases the risk for osteonecrosis.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to talking with your dentist, it\u2019s important that you maintain good hygiene habits and get regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkups and cleanings.<\/a> The cleaner your teeth and gums are, the fewer problems you\u2019ll have.<\/p>\n<p>Also, regular dental visits are a chance to have the gums and underlying bone closely monitored so that any potential problems can be caught as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoporosis can affect your entire body, but following these guidelines reduces the chance that it will affect your smile!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/meet-dr-allport.html\">Dr. Mike Allport<\/a> is a general dentist in Dayton who always educates his patients about the connection between osteoporosis and their dental health. He also thoroughly evaluates their medical histories at each appointment so he can provide the best comprehensive care possible. If you have osteoporosis and have any additional questions, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentaldayton.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (423) 775-9971.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer from osteoporosis, you\u2019re not alone. Sadly, it\u2019s been estimated that over half of Americans over age 50 are at risk for breaking a bone because of this common condition. Other risk factors that are associated with it include chronic pain, back problems and even disability. 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