Is Your Tooth Leaving Your Sinuses Sore Or Does Your Tooth Hurt Because Of Sinuses?
Posted on 8/23/2021 by Cole Anderson, DMD, MS
A sinus inflammation or infection can lead to a toothache. This occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes swollen and inflamed. As a result, you will experience tooth pain. Besides, your tooth can hurt due to drainage from sinus infections as well as sinus pressure. The pain is mostly felt in the upper rear teeth due to their closeness to the sinuses. When dealing with sinuses, it is important to understand how they can affect your teeth and vice versa.
Sinus and Tooth Pain
There are many similarities between symptoms of a sinus toothache and those of a regular toothache. However, the pain of a sinus toothache is basically felt in the upper molars, causing damage to several teeth instead of only one. If you are experiencing pain in the mentioned teeth, the chances are high that your toothache is caused by a sinus infection. Some of the other conditions include fever and constant headaches.
Unlike a sinus toothache, a toothache caused by dental issues is usually more focused and intense. You will not feel it in other teeth but only one. Besides, sinus toothache intensifies with certain movements. For instance, bending or jumping can make the pain worse. This is because the sinus pressure shifts when you change your position and it will be experienced more in your teeth. When you sit down and relax, the pain may eventually subside.
Regardless of what is causing your toothache, the pain and discomfort is an indicator that something is wrong. There are chances that your tooth pain is unrelated to a sinus infection, but you cannot be sure until you have our professionals examine it. You should always make an appointment with us if you notice any discomfort in your teeth. Contact our offices for more information on how sinuses can affect your oral health.
A sinus inflammation or infection can lead to a toothache. This occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes swollen and inflamed. As a result, you will experience tooth pain. Besides, your tooth can hurt due to drainage from sinus infections as well as sinus pressure. The pain is mostly felt in the upper rear teeth due to their closeness to the sinuses. When dealing with sinuses, it is important to understand how they can affect your teeth and vice versa. 