dentistry in the news

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help You Keep Your Teeth

Thirty-two percent of women 65-69 years old have no teeth at all.

This is according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, MD. New research has found a link between hormone replacement therapy and an improvement in this number.

A strong jaw bone keeps your teeth securely intact. Estrogen replacement therapy helps retain bone density and reduces the risk of tooth loss. If HRT is not an option for you, your bones can benefit from weight-bearing exercise, calcium supplements or osteoporosis preventative drugs (such as alendronate sodium).

back to news