If you get a tooth infection, most likely you would be in pain and then see a dentist. Contrary to this, osteoporosis presents no sudden symptoms that suggest something is not right with your bones. It often gets diagnosed after a person breaks a bone as a result of a fall. Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass. As bones become more porous, they become weaker and cannot take the load that they once could and are more likely to break. In some cases, people would notice they are getting shorter or are developing a curvature in the upper back. Read on to see how you can prevent bone loss.