Osteoporosis is a serious health condition that typically comes about as a result of aging, menopause, and not getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Dr. Robert Petrtyl of Cincinnati, OH, is a dentist that goes the extra mile to put patients first, and the office's friendly team wants everyone to understand the close, and potentially damaging, link osteoporosis has to oral health.

Since osteoporosis affects and weakens the bones, there are many ways it will negatively impact the teeth of someone suffering from it. Here are a few of the most detrimental results of the condition:

• Damages The Jawbone: The bone-weakening condition of osteoporosis is extremely likely to make its way to the jaw area. Not only will it damage the jaw itself, but bone loss or weakness will diminish the jawbone's ability to support teeth and, in the case of older patients, tends to lead to ill-fitting dentures and the need for a new set.

• Triggers Dental Issues: Osteoporosis also makes health issues, such as periodontal disease, more likely, making patients more regular candidates for gum disease treatment.
• Leads To Tooth Loss: Hand in hand with the gum disease problem is the glaring issue of potential tooth loss. Since osteoporosis weakens bones, particularly the jawbone, the lack of support could lead to tooth loss; at the very least, it can introduce unwanted teeth mobility.

There are a few ways bone health can be optimized to help prevent the complications that osteoporosis introduces. A well-balanced diet with plenty of calcium and regular exercise is a good start. In the case of your teeth, it's best not to postpone any trips to the dentist. If you have osteoporosis or related oral health issues, be sure to visit the friendly professionals at Dr. Robert Petrtyl. Head to their website for more information or give them a call at (513) 554-4657.