As we all know, osteoporosis is thinning of bones resulting in low bone density. It is called a silent killer like high blood pressure and some other diseases, as it keeps progressing gradually without giving any symptom. As the bones become thin, porous and fragile, they are easy to get fractured.  Most of the hip fractures seen in older women happen because of osteoporosis.

What you may not know is that the upper and lower jaw-bones which hold the teeth in place can get affected by osteoporosis too.  As the jaw- bones get thin and porous, gums start receding and teeth may get loose or start shifting. The perfectly fitting partial denture or full dentures may feel loose and will not fit properly the way they used to.

The best weapon you have in your hand is to take care of it from young age….

•  Take calcium for stronger bones and teeth. Low fat milk, yogurt and cheese are good sources of calcium.

• Include a vitamin D supplement in your diet, as vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium. Though we get plenty of vitamin D from sunshine, a major portion of the population is having vitamin D deficiency. It could be partly because of the sunscreens we apply before going out in the sun.

• Add weight -bearing exercises like strength training to increase bone density in your daily exercise routine.

•  Follow healthy life style including healthy diet.

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In my dental practice I always noticed that some patients with few missing teeth never felt the urgency to replace them. They thought they can still eat food with remaining teeth in the mouth.

If you are one of them, let me explain why it is absolutely essential to replace missing teeth as soon as possible.

1. Your bite gets changed, as teeth meet with each other in a definite arrangement called normal bite. When one tooth or few teeth are missing, a gap is created. Surrounding teeth and opposing teeth start shifting to fill up the gap, resulting in crooked teeth that can lead to more serious problems.

2. It makes you more prone to get cavities and gum disease. As neighboring teeth start tilting towards the gap created by missing teeth, they become difficult to clean and collect more plaque. End result will be more cavities and gum disease.

3. For eating purposes, as with missing teeth you might be eating on one side of mouth only, called unilateral mastication. That means over use of one side and under use of other side will cause imbalance of chewing forces. Eating food is an exercise for teeth and has to be done equally on both sides.

4. For looks and smile, in case when missing teeth happen to be visible while you talk and smile. Beautiful teeth give pleasant smile and self confidence.

More information is given in “15 Toothache Solutions”

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Disclaimer…All the information given here is strictly for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dental advice or treatment. Please visit your dentist for any dental problem.