Can an abcess tooth cause a sinus infection?
Added: June 10, 2005 - 8:57 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Tucson, AZ
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 10
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: about 5 years ago
Last Cleaning: about 5 years ago
Case Description
I have had a very serious sinus infection for several years. I had sinus surgery in April and have been on antibiotics the entire time before and since surgery. I just went off the antibiotics and have all of the same syptoms but I have a bad tooth ache now in the front tooth next to my eye tooth. The pain goes up to my sinuses by my eye and is very tender. This eye has been sore behind it for some time which we thought was due to this sinus infection. This tooth was filled a couple of years ago and I just lost the filling. It is turning black up next to the gum line. I have a lot of sinus drainage to put it mildly. I just made an appointment with Dr. Large for next Thursday. Can you tell me if this tooth could be causeing the sinus infection we can not seem to clear up. Thank you! Sherry
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Reply: Can an abcess tooth cause a sinus infection?
added: June 13, 2005 - 6:23 PM
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Absolutely. We have seen many cases over the years where periodontal (around the tooth) infection has invaded the adjacent sinus causing a bad infection there, too. Get a comprehensive exam from a credible periodontist in your area. Good luck!
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