Root Resorption

As our bodies change and from there grow, our mouths do too. One thing that happens when the small baby teeth start to come out is what’s called root resorption, where the body ends up resorbing that tissue that’s there, and this can make them fall out.

In adult teeth, it’s not a common condition, but it’s severe, and it leads to decay, and other issues too. Here, we’ll go over what this is, and what it means for your teeth.

What it is 

This is basically a form of dissolving of different parts of the root structure. Our immune system is responsible for that. This can happen in both an internal and external case, and this can cause tooth loss, or even the loosening of teeth. For baby teeth, this is a normal occurrence, and usually, this is something the body offers the signal to the bones, and that it’s time for those permanent teeth to start to get out. But once that’s there, a new tooth will come in, taking the proper place there. 

The Causes 

The causes for this is usually something that’s based on losing teeth, but for adults, it’s usually due to infections of the gums and nerves, the movement of the teeth based on the treatment orthodontically, teeth that are impacted, or teeth that are grinding. 

In some cases, it may be caused by something unknown, and it can come in different ways, including swelling, pain, and the loosening of the teeth.

Most cases do not have symptoms though, and usually, dentists find these between 21 and 390 years old, and this is usually found in women, rather than in men.  Endocrine system issues, hypothyroidism, calcinosis, Paget’s disease, Turner’s Syndrome, and Gaucher’s disease also may cause this.  It also can be caused by tumors, when they put pressure on the area.

The Treatment 

This treatment varies based on people, and dentists usually ask for imaginary tests to find out how bad this is, and also what to do.

When it comes to treatments, those cases that are mild include treating the pain relief, and other symptoms. For mild cases, they might ask for root canals, or in some cases, the extraction of the teeth. This does vary though, and it really depends on the situation, and the causes of such.

All in all, your best way to treat this condition is preventative care. Regular appointments with dentists so that they can catch these issues early on is important. It’s also vital to ensure that you get the right habits and hygiene, including brushing and flossing whenever you can, and also, making sure that you have proper care of the teeth.

This is something though, that sometimes can be caused by other reasons. The best way to prevent this though, is to go in for detection early. The sooner, the better, and you’ll be able to get some real health benefits from this, offering a smile that goes into a confident, healthy manner, making it easier for you too.

All in all, if you have this condition, and are struggling with this, the best thing for you to do, is to talk to your dentist about this, and look for better ways to ensure that you take care of this.  If you’re someone who is interested in making sure that you’re interested in what your teeth are doing, then you’ll definitely want to talk to your doctor about this, see if they can help you, and give you the best options possible for treating your oral health concerns, and other problems too.