10 Osteopenia Symptoms
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3. Receding Gums
There are a number of causes of receding gums, and one of the most common is bone loss, especially in the elderly. Teeth are attached to the jaw bone, and when the jaw begins to lose density the gums often begin to recede.
Bone loss in the jaw can be a strong indicator that the bone density of the rest of the skeleton has also deteriorated.2‘Oral Health and Bone Disease.’ National Institutes of Health, www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/bone-health/oral-health/oral-health-and-bone-disease. Pay attention to any changes to the gumline, and speak to a dentist about any concerns.
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