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Forteo (teriparatide) is the only FDA-approved osteoporosis medication that builds bone.
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What is Osteopenia?
This condition happens when your body gets rid of more bone than it is creating. Also, women live longer, which means their bones age more, and the...
Read moreDEXA Scan (Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry) to Measure Bone Health
The machine measures the amount of X-rays that pass through the bone from each beam. The most widely used is a scan called dual energy X-ray absorp...
Read moreBasics of Osteoarthritis
Even people in their 20s and 30s can get osteoarthritis, although there is often an underlying reason, such as joint injury or repetitive joint str...
Read moreWhat are The Treatments for Osteoarthritis?
If your fingers, hips, knees, or other joints feel painful when you use them, you could have osteoarthritis (sometimes just called arthritis, or OA...
Read moreWhat is Joint Fusion Surgery?
If you have severe arthritis pain, your doctor may suggest that you have joint fusion surgery (also called “arthrodesis”). You’ll go into the hospi...
Read moreWeighing Your Toothpaste Options
Fluoride helps protect your teeth from the acid that is released when this happens. Using fluoride toothpaste is an important way to ensure that yo...
Read moreDental Health and Toothaches
To treat your toothache, your dentist will first obtain your medical history and conduct a physical exam. X-rays may be taken as well as other test...
Read moreWhat Can You Do About Sensitive Teeth?
If you pass on hot or cold drinks because you know they’ll make your teeth hurt, it may be time to talk to your dentist about the possibility that ...
Read moreTooth Enamel Erosion and Restoration
Enamel also insulates the teeth from potentially painful temperatures and chemicals. Frequent vomiting erodes tooth enamel and can lead to cavities...
Read moreTongue Problems
They may want to test you for medical conditions that can cause tongue symptoms, like diabetes or a vitamin deficiency. Your doctor may suggest a m...
Read moreWhat is Tartar? 6 Tips to Control Buildup
Bigger problems arise, however, if plaque stays on your teeth and hardens into tartar. Tartar, also called calculus, forms below and above the gum ...
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