I had a sinus infection & a sensitive tooth. My dentist took an X-ray of the tooth & (big surprise) said he wanted to do a root canal because it looked like the root was starting to die. He acted like I was an idiot because I thought it could be from the sinus infection... but since I got rid of the sinu infection, my tooth hasn't bothered me again. It's been over a month now. Was I right?
2007-01-02 04:22:51 · 28 answers · asked by Corraline 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Depends, The overall face pressure is connected to the teeth nerves. I have been to a dentist before over this, and that is what he told me. However, a second opinion may not hurt, because if the root is in fact dying, your dentist may be saving you alot of pain in the future. So much pain that its worth making sure.
2007-01-02 04:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by Geebies100 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sinus Infection Hurts Teeth
2016-11-04 12:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 15:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Sinus infections can affect the general wellbeing of the maxillary arch (your upper teeth) and can make the area sensitive. There could also be the fact that your tooth temporarily stopped hurting because more bacteria and food baceame lodged in the existing cavity and has temporarily dulled the pain sensation. If an x-ray was taken and it showed that your root is dying, then it is dying and you need to get a root canal very soon. X-rays do not lie, sweetie, and unfortunately, that tooth will begin hurting again, sinus infection or not.
2007-01-02 05:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by designer_blonde_goddess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! Don't worry, it's definitely the sinus infection. I was having the same problem, and thought the situations were unrelated. I called the dentist, and she immediately asked if I had a sinus infection. She explained it, something to do with everything being connected up there. Apparently, it's common, but you're the only other person I've actually heard of with a similar complaint. The pain really sucks. Get well soon!
2016-03-18 23:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be both.
A sinus infection can easily cause a tooth ache.
However, perhaps your tooth is dying and that is why only that tooth was sensitive during your sinus infection.
Sounds like you should get a second opinion or just wait.
tc
2007-01-02 04:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, a sinus infection can definately make your tooth hurt. When the top sinuses are filled with fluid from inflammation or infection, the fluid pressure can cause your upper back teeth to ache.
I would either get a second opinion from a different dentist or wait and see if it starts to bother you again.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 04:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Hotsauce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a sinus infection can cause tooth pain. the floor of the sinuses are located right next to the roots of your teeth.and infection can be spread from one to the other.and as someone else mentioned, the associated pressure and swelling can bring on pain between the two. i wonder though- many dentists refer root canals out to an endodontist now days,due to the specialization of the procedure.a second opinion would be a better decision than assuming that all is well.
2007-01-02 04:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by DEBI M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you were right- tooth pain sure can be caused from sinuses. thats happened to me before, too.
but, if you took an antibiotic to rid yourself of the sinus infection, and ended the tooth pain, you don't know for sure the tooth pain wasn't an unrelated problem which the antibiotic ended, just coincidentally, or it could have even been the source of the sinus pain-
2007-01-02 04:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dentist doesn't believe that a sinus infection can cause tooth pain you need to find a new dentist!
2007-01-02 04:32:24 · answer #10 · answered by crazydiamond4701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh honey. i have had a sinus infection/inflammation that flares up every now and then, when my allergies go or the weather changes or there's a dense kind of fume in the air (especially really bad exhaust or chemical fume of some kind). whenever it does, the pain runs from the sinuses on either side of my nose down my neck and everything in between, especially the teeth on the left side of my face and my ear. it's excruciating, and some days (like today, ironically), i was up until 5 in the morning trying to find the right position to lay in so my sinuses wouldn't make my face hurt. now, i can drink a glass of ice water and hold the water on that side of my face without a twinge. that's not sensitive teeth, even though my wisdom teeth need to come out. tooth pain isn't positional and it doesn't go away with Sudafed PE, Vicks Vap-O-Rub and Shower Soothers (God bless those things - try them and see if you like them).
I reccommend putting hot washcloths on that side of your face, and breathing in hot (not scalding) humid air from the shower or a humidifier. also helpful is boling a kettle of water and putting it in a bowl, then putting your face over it as long as you can stand it. great for the sinuses, and the pores! :)
hope you feel better soon!!!
2007-01-04 08:44:19 · answer #11 · answered by scurrel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋