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Sinus Issues That Can Be the Cause of Your Tooth Pain


Posted on 10/25/2019 by Dr. Simon K Choyee
Sinus Issues That Can Be the Cause of Your Tooth PainWhen you feel pain in a tooth, you assume that it means you have a cavity. The problem is that tooth pain can result from nay different problems including a cavity.

The treatment for the pain you feel depends on the source of the pain. It will surprise many to learn that the pain they feel in a tooth can come from an issue with their sinuses. It is a good idea to learn how these this can happen.

Connecting the Sinuses and the Teeth


IT may seem strange that a sinus problem can cause tooth pain. The sinus cavities are located very close to the mouth. The sinus maxillary tissues are located very close to the roots of the molars. Because of the proximity, it is possible that any issues that occur in the sinus cavities will impact the mouth.

Sinus Infections are a Problem


The sinuses are filled with air. They generate nasal mucous. At times fluid can become trapped in the sinus cavities and germs can grow in that fluid. The germs can lead to a sinus infection. 90% of all sinus infections are viral and the other 10% are bacterial.

When you get a sinus infection one of the symptoms is pressure. You feel like your head is ready to explode because of the infection. The problem is in the sinuses, but the brain may not know that. It may think that the pain is coming from the teeth that are near the infected sinus tissues. It is referred to as a sinus toothache.
Treating the pain from a sinus toothache requires treating the problem with the sinuses. Once the infection is gone, the tooth pain should disappear.

Come talk to one of our dental professionals at the office to learn more about how to care for your teeth.
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