Can periodontal infection cause elevated sed rate?

Depending on the: Severity / extent and duration of the periodontal disease / infection it would seem possible to have an elevated esr. Best to be evaluated by a dentist to rule out dental / periodontal etiology. Hope this helps.

YES: There are several peer review studies out that show a direct correlation between severity of periodontal disease and sed rate. Sed is a pretty non specific indicator of a disease process and many inflammatory processes in the body effect sed. There also have been studies that have shown that sed rate decreased with extraction of abscessed teeth. See your dentist to asses your oral health.