Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Should Fosimax Be Stopped Before Putting Dental Braces?

I'm 81 yrs old. My dentist wants to put braces on my lower front teeth to ensure better care. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis . He states I should not take Fosimax now and can not do the braces until three years after stopping the use of Fosomax should I use it now. why?
Mon, 28 May 2018
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fosamax contains active ingredient Alendronate that is a bisphosphonate and is used in a treatment of Osteoporosis and other bone diseases.
When you are on Fosamax therapy all kinds of dental treatment especially those has some surgical manipulations is avoided.
Dental treatment is avoided in individuals taking Fosamax due to increased risk of side effects out of which Osteonecrosis of Jaw is a common one.
The treatment can be done after stopping the drug therapy for at least 6-12 months.
Considering your age, braces is commonly given to hold the teeth together as they might become loose with age.
In your case, I would like to know that is the dentist putting braces or just a retainer wire to hold the teeth together. Also it should be carried out by an expert that is an Orthodontist.
In case if it is just retainer then it can be given without much of problem but first of all an expert examination is a must.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Should Fosimax Be Stopped Before Putting Dental Braces?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fosamax contains active ingredient Alendronate that is a bisphosphonate and is used in a treatment of Osteoporosis and other bone diseases. When you are on Fosamax therapy all kinds of dental treatment especially those has some surgical manipulations is avoided. Dental treatment is avoided in individuals taking Fosamax due to increased risk of side effects out of which Osteonecrosis of Jaw is a common one. The treatment can be done after stopping the drug therapy for at least 6-12 months. Considering your age, braces is commonly given to hold the teeth together as they might become loose with age. In your case, I would like to know that is the dentist putting braces or just a retainer wire to hold the teeth together. Also it should be carried out by an expert that is an Orthodontist. In case if it is just retainer then it can be given without much of problem but first of all an expert examination is a must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.