I Would Like To Know If You Treat Children For Orthodontics Who Suffer From Osteoporosis?

Q.
Hello Dr Hughes. I hope you can help us. I would like to know if you treat children for orthodontics who have been on biphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis?  My daughter is 14 years old and has been on and off treatment for 8 years.  I have had her on waiting lists for up to two years only to then be told that now they won’t treat her, even though her consultant has said the risks are minimal.  Is this something you or any of your colleagues can advise us on? She is desperate to be treated because she also has overcrowding that can be painful at times. Thank you.
A.
Hello and thank you for contacting me. As long as we have approval from her consultant and our specialist orthodontists are comfortable with her medical history it should be fine. The best thing for you to do would be to bring her for a consultation and we can give you more clarification on what can be done for her. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best. Regards, Mark.
Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

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