Bone health is often discussed in terms of hip and spine fractures, but healthy bones also matter in dentistry. The jawbones provide the foundation that supports your teeth, periodontal tissues, and dental implants.

As people age, changes in bone density can become an increasingly important part of overall health. Osteoporosis and osteopenia affect millions of older Americans, making bone health an important subject for patients undergoing tooth extraction, periodontal treatment, dentures, bone grafting, or dental implant treatment.