Hi, my question is to dentist expert. I got my opg scan done yesterday. Outcome of the scan is that I have bone loss (teeth. Is there any medication to improve bone less or there any procedure to rectify it? Thank you. Note:i lost teeth due to bone loss already.

Sayan RoyDentist3yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, please come to a dentist for a periodontal treatment to protect from further loss.  

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Dr. Gaurav ShahDentist11yrs exp

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Hello Mr. lybrate-user, there is no medication too improve bone loss. Firstly we need to identify the reason for bone loss, and try to correct it. Are you on any existing medications? Ask the prescribing doctor if it can harm the bone. Is oral hygiene maintenance at best from your side. Brushing, flossing and mouthwash. Massage the gums with your finger for 3 to 5 mins everyday abstain from smoking and drinking. Any old dental work or cavity causing food lodgement should be changed. Get your scaling treatment done regularly. Finally, as I have not seen your opg I can not comment, but ask the dentist if any deep surgical cleaning or any other gum procedure will help.  

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Dr. Naren SharmaDentist7yrs exp

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Hello dear, bone loss cannot be rectified by any medication, moreover treatment can be done depending on the type of bone loss (horizontal /vertical). Without visitng the clinician it cannot be diagnosed properly. As a precautionary measure get your scaling done frequqently depending on your oral hygeine status.  

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