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Two of my resorptive teeth were identified on a routine bite wing x-ray. I went to a endodontist to see what if anything could be done. He said nothing could be done for those teeth. They’d likely crumble if he tried to do a root canal. He found a neighboring third tooth in its early stages, but only on a full mouth CT, so it didn’t show up on the bite wing. He did do a root canal on that and thinks the fix will be permanent. The endo advised me to have those other two out now, but the dentist says I can wait and watch, as long as there isn’t any exterior sore around the outside of the tooth that could become infected. My resorption is all interior. Hard to know what to do, but hard to have teeth pulled that don’t hurt!

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Thanks for sharing Gloria. My resorptions are also internal. I don't think I would have a tooth pulled if it didn't hurt. I am having trouble considering even a root canal when my teeth don't hurt. My dentist said to wait until they hurt, but that may mean I might lose those teeth. I suppose I might any way. My husband just had a root canal and it cost $1700, plus they hurt. It sounds like the endodontist did help you.

Gloria,
I am so sorry that I didn't see that I should have responded above the
line. I shouldn't have tried to respond to you before I was fully awake.
Your post was very helpful.
Thanks,
Sue