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Can I Take Fosamax As I Have Dental Issues?
Yes, I have recently been informed that I have osteoporosis and my reading is -2.5. I also have arthritis, and symptoms from both in my neck which cause pain in my right shoulder. I am an active 75 year old female on a small dose of Premarin .03 mg/day, and have issues with my teeth and dental implants. The most recent ones requiring bone grafts. So far the implants are doing well, and I have been advised by my dentist to avoid Fosamax. What do you recommend? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 18 May 2015
I read yor question carefully and I understand your concen.
Your dentist has a point as there are reports of Fosamax delaying healing after dental procedure and risking infections and jaw necrosis.
My suggestion is to postpone Fosamax for a while, give some months for your dental implants to heal and consolidate and after that I think it would be safe to start Fosamax for the osteoporosis.
I hope to have been of help.
Your dentist has a point as there are reports of Fosamax delaying healing after dental procedure and risking infections and jaw necrosis.
My suggestion is to postpone Fosamax for a while, give some months for your dental implants to heal and consolidate and after that I think it would be safe to start Fosamax for the osteoporosis.
I hope to have been of help.
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