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A member asked:
Please tell me can fosamax (alendronate) cause tmj disorder?
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No...: Fosamax (alendronate) increases the possibility of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw, which is the "death of bone" in your jaw. I suppose you could say that is a TMJ disorder.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No: Has not occured to my knowledge. See a TMJ expert to help evaluate and treat your problem. A TMJ expert can be general dentist, an oral surgeon, prosthodontist, orofacial pain specialist. Ask your physician, dentist or dental society for a recommendation.
Answered 3/19/2015
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Jaw necrosis: Fosamax (alendronate) has been associated with a rare form of bone destruction in the jaw that might mimic TMJ.
Answered 3/19/2015
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No connection: There is no TMJ reported by people who take Fosamax (alendronate) yet. For TMJ diagnosis and treatment see your dentist for consultation.
Answered 10/7/2015
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