Tooth Resorption in Dogs

Tooth Resorption in Dogs

We do not know what causes tooth resorption in dogs. We do know that lesions that have extended through the level of gingival attachment are very painful. We also know that dogs that have had some tooth resorption are likely to develop more. Unfortunately, we don’t know how to prevent new lesions and have no way of predicting how fast this tooth resorption will progress, which teeth will be affected or when. Since many of these lesions are incidental findings upon a pet’s thorough anesthetized oral exam ~All we can do is monitor and extract teeth as they become clinically relevant. This will mean radiographing and examining the teeth on an annual basis or sooner if the pet shows signs of oral pain.