Did you know you can have a severe dental abscess without ever feeling a toothache? 🦷 CT scans often reveal hidden infections that routine exams can miss. Crowns, while sometimes necessary, can traumatize a tooth over time and even cause it to die silently. Research shows chronic oral infections are linked to systemic inflammation and conditions like arthritis and cardiovascular disease (PubMed: oral infections and systemic inflammation). That’s why regular scans and holistic dental care matter