Root Resorption
One Endodontics specializes in diagnosing and treating root resorption using advanced 3D imaging and microsurgical techniques, catching this often-silent condition early and providing targeted care to preserve the natural tooth whenever possible.
Our Teeth Need Strong Roots to Stay Healthy
What Is Root Resorption?
Root resorption is a perfectly normal and healthy thing — in a baby tooth about to be replaced by its adult counterpart. However, when the root of an adult tooth begins to break down, either from the inside or the outside, it puts the entire tooth in jeopardy and needs the attention of an expert.
Treating Internal and External Root Resorption in Northern Virginia
Root resorption doesn't always have symptoms, and will often be detected by routine radiographs. The problem appears as an abnormal pulp chamber (internal resorption) or lesions to the outside of the tooth (external resorption). Depending on how extreme the resorption is, root canal therapy may be all that is needed to save the tooth.