Tooth resorption is one of the most common types of dental disease in cats. It occurs when the body attacks healthy tooth tissue by destroying and resorbing it. Treatment depends on the type of tooth ...

Cats can also develop a painful condition called stomatitis, which often co-occurs with periodontitis and tooth resorption, where the tissues of mouth become inflamed, and start attacking the teeth.

A: Tooth resorption, previously called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions or neck lesions because they’re often seen on the neck of the tooth where the visible crown meets the root, occurs ...

» Adult cats are affected, usually by 4 to 6 years of age. Females are at higher risk than males. » Domestic cats experience tooth resorption more often than feral cats.