Is It A Toothache or Sinus Pain?
by Dr. Stephen J. Parr D.D.S.
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It hurts. That is all that you can comprehend as you hold your face in pain. The pain is very real but you are unsure where to seek help for the pain as it could be in your sinuses but what if it is a toothache?
What Is A Sinus Infection?
Your sinuses are basically a network of hollow chambers in your skull that let air through, before it gets to your lungs, so it can be warmed and humidified. Usually, your body has a mechanism that keeps your sinuses clean, but in some instances, the bacteria can get out of control and cause an infection. In some situations, a sinus infection can feel like a toothache. In turn, it is less common but a dental abscess or infection can affect your sinuses.
Do I Have Sinus Pain Or A Toothache?
Although toothaches are generally caused by issues with your teeth, it is important to note that the parts adjacent to your teeth, such as the maxillary sinuses, can mimic a toothache.
During winter many patients come to the office mistaking a sinus infection for a toothache. A common symptom is they feel the toothache when they walk around or move. They have also had a history of a recent cold or flu. Our examinations which include a dental x-ray will conclude that it is a sinus infection if the sinus region presents as “cloudy” but the tooth as healthy.
If it is a sinus infection, it may be treated by a variety of different ways including humidifiers, nasal sprays, antibiotics, or decongestants.
However, toothaches could point to something serious so it is best to make sure nothing serious is present by consulting with your dentist first.
Sometimes the issue is related to our upper teeth.
Our upper teeth are linked very closely with the maxillary sinus. Many times the roots of these teeth hold up the lining of your sinus. When you lose one or more of your upper back teeth, your sinus lining can drop. Many people report the side of their nose with the lost tooth to feel more “stuffy” over time.
If you have experienced the loss of upper teeth or notice bizarre changes within your sinuses we recommend that you to make an appointment so we may help you find the root cause of the concern and build a recommendation that will achieve desired results and improved quality of life – pain free.
We Can Help!
Are you in doubt about what is causing your discomfort?
Our amazing dental team at Grove Smiles Dentistry in Coconut Grove, FL can determine whether or not your sinus has dropped from a simple dental x-ray. A dental x-ray can go along way in uncovering the source of your nagging pains. If we do find that the drop is the source of your pain, our expert team can administer dental implants along with a sinus lift to move the the sinus lining back up and can push out settled debris. Wonderfully patients often report better breathing after a sinus lift procedure and no more “toothaches”!
So don’t delay our team is ready to help!
For Your Health,
Dr. Stephen J. Parr D.D.S.
