Benefit from the expertise of a world-renowned leader in root resorption to “save” your tooth!

Pain. Dark discoloration. Swollen and inflamed gums. Uneven spacing between the teeth. Fragile, chip-prone teeth. Cavity-like, deep holes. These and other concerning changes can be symptoms of root resorption. Fortunately, you are at the right place for accurate detection and effective treatment of this potentially destructive condition. 

Dr. Fanny Yacaman is our endodontist at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry. She is also among the world’s foremost authorities on root resorption. Dr. Yacaman has spearheaded pioneering research on this process and is a sought-after lecturer on this topic. 

Celebrities and dignitaries from California (and other parts of the country and world) have traveled to our practice to benefit from Dr. Yacaman’s considerable and unique expertise. 

The problem: Root resorption

Embedded in the jawbone, the roots of our teeth serve vital purposes. Notably, they help to stabilize or hold the tooth in place. By definition, resorption refers to the act of something being “reabsorbed.” In dentistry, we are referring to the reabsorption or loss or deterioration of oral tissue, be it the bone in the jaw or the roots of the teeth. 

Root resorption is a natural process among children; it is triggered to allow the baby or primary teeth to make way for the permanent or secondary teeth. There are many potential causes of root resorption in secondary teeth, including:

• Neural (nerves) infection
• Periodontal (gum) infection
• Realignment of teeth 
• Orthodontic treatment of bite imbalances
• Impaction (teeth become trapped in the jaw)
• Behaviors such as chronic teeth grinding (bruxism)
• Systemic disease
• Hormonal imbalances

And, sometimes, there is no well-defined cause. Additionally, while we have listed many common symptoms above, root resorption can be “silent” or asymptomatic. This feature underscores the importance of prompt, routine, accurate detection and evaluation. 

The course of recommended treatment depends on what Dr. Yacaman finds during an evaluation; however, know that with her extensive expertise, we may be able to save your tooth! Patients may have often been told that their tooth is a lost cause. They turn to us for a critical second opinion. We can help them avoid extraction, which can be particularly detrimental for immunocompromised patients due to the additional risks of bone resorption or bone loss and a weakening of the jaw structure.

As a specialist in endodontics, Dr. Yacaman has the knowledge and technologies to perform both highly precise and gentle nonsurgical root canal therapy and surgical endodontic interventions to preserve teeth. 

Tooth and bone loss does not have to be in your future. Benefit from the expertise of an internationally recognized authority in root resorption, advanced microscopic endodontics, and microsurgery. Call Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry at (310) 861-3955. We welcome our friends from down the road, across California and the States, and around the world. 

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