A sinus infection toothache can come from a sinus infection. The maxillary sinuses are just above the upper molar teeth and under the cheeks. Some of the roots of the upper these maxillary upper molars and premolars extend into the sinus. When pressure builds up in the sinus from inflammation or infection, the tooth roots in the sinus hurt and this pain can be confused with dental pain. A patient with sinus problems usually has pain behind and below the eyes and often there's pain behind the head.
A sinus infection toothache can confuse a dentist, especially if one of the upper back teeth has a very large filling or existing tooth decay. This is why many patients with sinus problems sometimes have with multiple root canals. One way to determine if the pain is tooth or sinus related is to carefully review the patient's recent history of pain. Most patients with pain from their sinuses started with a runny nose that progressed and got worse.
When treating sinus infection toothache our office likes using Tetracycline 500 milligrams four times a day for ten days. Sinus infections are difficult to treat and need longer periods of time on antibiotics than normal infections. Patients should also use several home remedies to help loosen up the dried nose and sinuses. Spraying sea salt spray inside both nostrils a number of times a day helps. Filling up a sink with hot water and placing your head close to the water can also help. Many patients place a towel over their head and the sink to concentrate the steam.
If the sinus infection toothache doesn't go away in ten days, a more extensive examination is done and the patient is either treated or referred to an ENT doctor. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC provide dental emergency services during the group's extended patient hours. They offer comprehensive General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. If you would like to schedule a free dental consultation with Atlanta Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 for your appointment.