Has anyone with Osteoporosis had resorpsion of teeth?

Posted by drsuefowler @drsuefowler, Jan 8 9:22am

I just went to the dentist and found that I have 2 more teeth with starting resorption. I have had 2 others in the past, one that was replaced by an implant. I wonder if this is the same process that occurs with Osteoporosis. I have Osteoporosis and have broken 5 bones in 18 months. I took a half dose of Tymlos for 10 months and now have been on Forteo for about a month. The dentist thought that these new resorpsions were quite recent. Could these anabolics be responsible? Or is it because I have cut back on my calcium supplements due to having too much calcium in my urine?

My CTX has been consistently higher than my P1NP. Most recent results were CTX 1200 and P1NP 190. This ratio is similar to when I started meds, which was CTX 519 and P1NP 78. One Endo has prescribed Evista in combination with Forteo. I have not started it yet. I take Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism and from what I've read it is contracted by Evista. This endo has also suggested Strontium. My dentist didn't seem to know anything about Strontium.

Having the new teeth resorpsions makes me even more worried about my Osteoporosis. Even though I hate taking medication and try to be as natural as possible, I am now considering the Evista and Strontium in case it may make my teeth and bones stronger.

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Theodorabee | @theodorastronger | Jan 19 8:59pm

In reply to @drsuefowler "@theodorastronger, Did the root canals save your teeth. Did you need to have crowns or implants?" + (show)

After spending thousands of $ I was told by the endodontist there are no guarantees, but the purpose of the RC is to preserve the 2 teeth as long as possible. If I lose them I'll have to get an implant (not going to!) or some kind of bridge. I'm very careful to be gentle with the teeth! After the RC I went back to my dentist, who filled them, sort of like a cap.