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Can There Be A Link Between The Shingles And Dental Problem?
I now have a shingles outbreak. Previously (4 weeks ago) my dentist indicated a low grade lichen planus round a cracked tooth with large filling. Blood tests showed a very low grade lichen which he seemed to think would eventually go away. Would their be a link here between the shingles and this dental problem?
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
Hello,
I have read your concern.
The lesions of lichen planus arised from the cracked tooth filling.
There is no direct relation between lichen planus and shingles.
I would advice you to maintain oral hygiene well.
Apply topical steroid on the affected area.
Avoid spicy foods.
Filling of cracked tooth has to be replaced at the earliest.
Vitamin A as well as folic acid supplements has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
I have read your concern.
The lesions of lichen planus arised from the cracked tooth filling.
There is no direct relation between lichen planus and shingles.
I would advice you to maintain oral hygiene well.
Apply topical steroid on the affected area.
Avoid spicy foods.
Filling of cracked tooth has to be replaced at the earliest.
Vitamin A as well as folic acid supplements has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
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