Tooth resorption! Can you help?

[Franceen]

I wondered if anyone has a Yorkie suffering from root resorption? I took Tootsy to the dentist to have her teeth cleaned and he did some X-rays, as she had inflammation in her mouth. He found that most of her teeth are suffering from a painful condition called root resorption (common in cats, but sometimes appears in dogs). He removed one tooth where the resorption had reached the gumline. I would be so grateful for any information on the treatment of this disease, should anyone have any. In particular I am hoping to contact a dentist somewhere in the world with a particular interest in treating this disease as they may have new ways of treating it that vet. dentist are not aware of over here. In the UK dental treatment for dogs is still in it's infancy. Strange, as we are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers!! I feel that the USA is far ahead in almost everything regarding pets and veterinery care. If anyone can give me any help, or recommendations, I would really appreciate it.

hugs,
Yvonne

[seastheday]

Originally Posted by Franceen

I wondered if anyone has a Yorkie suffering from root resorption? I took Tootsy to the dentist to have her teeth cleaned and he did some X-rays, as she had inflammation in her mouth. He found that most of her teeth are suffering from a painful condition called root resorption (common in cats, but sometimes appears in dogs). He removed one tooth where the resorption had reached the gumline. I would be so grateful for any information on the treatment of this disease, should anyone have any. In particular I am hoping to contact a dentist somewhere in the world with a particular interest in treating this disease as they may have new ways of treating it that vet. dentist are not aware of over here. In the UK dental treatment for dogs is still in it's infancy. Strange, as we are supposed to be a nation of animal lovers!! I feel that the USA is far ahead in almost everything regarding pets and veterinery care. If anyone can give me any help, or recommendations, I would really appreciate it.

hugs,
Yvonne

Yvonne:
Send an email to Dr. Dan Carmichael at
dcarmichael@vmcli.com or
dcarmichael@amcny.org

He is one of a handful of veterinary dentists in the US. I took my Biewer to him this past June after our vet thought he had an unstable jaw. I emailed the Animal Medical Center dental department over Memorial Day weekend. Dr. Dan Carmichael emailed me back promptly. He stayed in touch during that holiday weekend, asking a ton of questions and reviewing blood work that I had faxed over. Ultimately Bandit did not have an unstable jaw, but did need some other dental procedures due to his tiny size. I cannot say enough about the care and treatment we received from Dr.Carmichael and the staff at the Animal Medical Center of NY. I am sure he will respond to your questions and concerns and give you any help he can. Some people are just "good guys". Keep us updated. Good luck.