Hello dianestanley, I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis in my 60s. This was so unexpected because I thought I was being careful and taking care of myself. My dr said that sometimes it's just genetics.

The reason I noticed your post is because I have a lot of issues with my teeth and jaw too.

I have not started on any osteoporosis medication since getting the diagnosis a week ago because I am scheduled to get a dental implant this month. I read that I will need a 6-9 months for the implant to completely heal so I am looking for bone building medications as an alternative to bone preserving medications like Fosamax. So I may be on a bone building medication like Forteo and Tymlos soon in order to take me through the 6-9 month period that my dental implant will need in order to heal.

It sounds as if you have a good oral surgeon. What I am finding is not all oral surgeons or drs are equal, some are better than others and that is the main reason people do better or don't.

That said, which oral surgeon are you using?

Also, do you have a bone doctor who treats you with the Evenity?

I am currently with a GYN doctor who diagnosed my osteoporosis but it would seem I need to find a bone doctor or an endocrinologist who understand parathyroid affecting drugs like Forteo and Tymlos and their effect on the body, how to take and monitor it.

I will travel cross country if I have to in order to make sure I have a good oral surgeon.

Another thing, I know this could happen to me soon because I am experiencing problems with my right hip. When you had your hip replacement did you have osteoporosis then?

Thank you so very much for any information.