“Do tooth infections show up on CT scans?”

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“Do tooth infections show up on CT scans?”

I am a 46 year old male. I want to have a CT scan of a tooth. Do tooth infections show up on CT scans?

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**Lorenzo M. Farolan** Radiologist Mcallen, TX · Accepted Answer

Lorenzo M. Farolan Radiologist Mcallen, TX

Yes, but the dentist has a better, more detailed digital xray in their office...

**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

yes.

**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

Indirectly, but the short answer is yes.

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If they are bad enough, yes. MRI is better, but CT will do the trick. Make sure it's a low dose CT. You will want IV contrast.

**Calvin Hubert Flowers** Radiologist · Accepted Answer

Calvin Hubert Flowers Radiologist

Yes