Posts Tagged ‘bone death’
Does Your Dentist Practice Oral Medicine?
Dentistry is about more than just checking your teeth. Most dentists have extensive training, education, and knowledge of systemic and oral diseases, and the symptoms to be on the lookout for. A good dentist will know how to diagnose these conditions, refer you to specialists, and sometimes prevent them from progressing. All of this adds…
Read MoreOsteoporosis and Your Dental Health
Osteoporosis…What Is It? Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to a decreased density of bone and subsequent increase in risk of fracture. In osteoporosis, the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone micro architecture deteriorates, and the amount and variety of proteins in bone are altered. Osteoporosis is a bone weakening disease that has affected millions of people…
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