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A member asked:
I had a dental x-ray and its shows that one side of roots of each tooth seems to be shrinking . i've not had braces. should i be worried ?
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Root resorption: Sometimes the angle at which an x-ray is taken can make roots look foreshortened. That aside, there are many reasons for reset resorption ranging from positional to systemic. Evaluation by an Endodontist would be in order.
Answered 7/11/2015
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Not unusual: This can be seen following orthodontic treatment; there is no recommended treatment other than to monitor the situation with periodic radiographs.
Answered 7/11/2015
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