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hlthe2b

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10. Yes. It is... There may be a genetic predilection in cats, but not shown to be in humans...

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 11:12 AM

23 hrs ago

It appears to be related to ongoing inflammation, trauma, and most often from orthodontic movement over time, although not necessarily related to orthodontic treatments.

Given the amount of trauma and inflammation older cats experience, I think we can assume this to be the major cause in cats as well--over genetics.

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Has anyone here experienced INTERNAL resorption of a tooth? [View all] hamsterjill Yesterday OP

I'm only guessing, but, you? marble falls Yesterday #1

Aw, you're so funny!!!! hamsterjill Yesterday #4

Is this a cat thing or human thing? I know the roots to baby teeth are reabsorbed. edit marble falls 21 hrs ago #14

It's both. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #15

This message was self-deleted by its author hamsterjill Yesterday #5

Here's some info - werdna Yesterday #2

Thanks for this. hamsterjill Yesterday #3

I only know it very common in cats... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #6

I have a cat sanctuary and I'm familiar with stomatitis. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #8

Oh, yes. We've had 4 cats afflicted with this. Different ages, different breed. 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #11

Yes. It is... There may be a genetic predilection in cats, but not shown to be in humans... hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #10

It's affecting younger cats quite a bit. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #16

I once had a molar which had cracked. The pulp eventually resorbed, leaving a bone-and-enamel shell. John1956PA Yesterday #7

Do you happen to know if this was "internal" or "external" resorption? hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #9

I was not as used as to its nature regarding external versus interval. John1956PA 12 hrs ago #17

*I was not advised. . .* John1956PA 11 hrs ago #18

Thank you. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #19

Thank you for your good wishes. John1956PA 11 hrs ago #20

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THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #13