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What Causes Elevated CRP Levels While Suffering From Tooth Infection?
Question: I have a tooth that has a resorption can that cause inflammation in the body.. Will that go to a abscess if I do not remove it? It is not inflamed at the moment and it really does not bother me.. I would like to keep the tooth as long as possible because it is a front tooth.. My cardiac Crp was high just wondering if this tooth might be connected thank!
Brief Answer:
No, tooth is not the cause for high CRP readings.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
If the tooth has a resorption but it is not bothering you at all then you can wait and watch as I do not thing there is anything to be worried for.
If at all the tooth becomes painful or there are any signs of infection then you should proceed for treatment.
It is not cause of inflammation in the body or high CRP.
SO just relax.
If you have any x ray of the tooth please upload it to me so that I can further confirm you..
As of now you can keep the tooth as it is.
Please revert back for more queries..
Regards.
No, tooth is not the cause for high CRP readings.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..
If the tooth has a resorption but it is not bothering you at all then you can wait and watch as I do not thing there is anything to be worried for.
If at all the tooth becomes painful or there are any signs of infection then you should proceed for treatment.
It is not cause of inflammation in the body or high CRP.
SO just relax.
If you have any x ray of the tooth please upload it to me so that I can further confirm you..
As of now you can keep the tooth as it is.
Please revert back for more queries..
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
It has been the same since they discovered it on X-ray about three years ago .. Do they typically get worse with time or can it remain the same for a long period of time ..is it common to have a tooth resorption .. Thanks so much you have been so helpful!
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can stay same for long time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Yes your tooth can stay symptom free for long time.
If it starts becoming sensitive or painful you should proceed for treatment.
Resorption is not normal, rather it can be due to certain causes like trauma to the tooth or Infection.
So right now if there is no problems it is fine .
Please write back for more queries..
Hope this helps..
Regards.
Yes, it can stay same for long time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Yes your tooth can stay symptom free for long time.
If it starts becoming sensitive or painful you should proceed for treatment.
Resorption is not normal, rather it can be due to certain causes like trauma to the tooth or Infection.
So right now if there is no problems it is fine .
Please write back for more queries..
Hope this helps..
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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