Drug Watch….
Johnson Dental
An article in the New York Times in the summer of 2006, outlined a concern regarding the drugs called “bisphosphonates” often used in treating osteoporosis and bone loss due to cancer treatment. Drugs such as Zometa, Aredia, Fosamax, Actonel, and Boniva have been linked to a condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw , causing parts of the jaw bone to die or have difficulty in healing after invasive dental procedures. Though these side effects are not common, if you have questions about a bisphosphonate that you are taking and whether it will affect your jaw bone, be certain to talk to your doctor. The FDA is aware of the issue and has required all bisphosphonates to carry a warning on their labels disclosing the link between bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw.
If you have concerns regarding medications and your dental work, please contact your doctor or call us at 303-422-8748. We would be happy to help to answer your questions.
Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2008 at 2:14 pm 
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