risk of jaw bone damage from taking the osteoporosis meds Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, etc

You'll hear more controversy about the risk of jaw bone damage from taking the osteoporosis meds Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, etc.

These meds work in the bones to prevent bone loss and fractures.

But by suppressing bone turnover, they can also have harmful effects and inhibit bone healing.