Dental Sinusitis \u2013 When Toothache and Sinus Pain Are Connected<\/h1>\n\n
Short answer:<\/strong> Dental sinusitis can happen when an infection or inflammation from an upper tooth irritates the maxillary sinus. If you have toothache together with one-sided sinus pressure, bad taste, nasal symptoms or pain when chewing, you should book a dental assessment.<\/p>\n\n Dental sinusitis<\/strong>, also called odontogenic sinusitis, means that sinus symptoms are linked to a dental source. This can happen because the roots of the upper molars and premolars are close to the maxillary sinus. A tooth infection, deep decay, failed root canal treatment, gum infection, extraction complication or other dental problem can sometimes create symptoms that feel like ordinary sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n At Gloss & Floss Dental Care\u00ae in S\u00f6dermalm, Stockholm, we help patients understand whether sinus pressure may be connected to a tooth problem. We assess the teeth, gums, bite, symptoms and dental X-rays when needed, then guide you toward the right next step.<\/p>\n\n If you already suspect dental sinusitis or sinus perforation after a dental procedure, visit our dedicated service page for dental sinusitis and sinus perforation treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n Book a dental assessment if sinus pressure is one-sided, returns repeatedly, is combined with upper tooth pain, bad taste, swelling, pain when chewing, or symptoms that do not improve as expected.<\/p>\n \nBook dental assessment<\/a>\n \nEmergency dental care<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n Dental sinusitis is sinus inflammation caused or maintained by a dental problem. It is different from ordinary sinusitis that starts after a cold, allergy or upper respiratory infection.<\/p>\n\n The maxillary sinuses sit above the upper back teeth. In some patients, the roots of these teeth are very close to the sinus floor. If infection develops around a root tip, deep cavity, gum pocket or previous dental treatment, the sinus may become irritated or infected.<\/p>\n\n This is why some patients feel pressure in the cheek, nasal congestion or sinus pain when the real origin is a tooth. The reverse can also happen: ordinary sinus pressure can make upper teeth feel sore even when the teeth are not infected. Careful diagnosis is therefore important.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n Sinus pain and tooth pain can overlap. The difference is not always obvious at home, but the pattern of symptoms can provide clues.<\/p>\n\nToothache plus sinus pressure?<\/h2>\n
\n\nDental sinusitis \u2013 quick overview<\/h2>\n\n
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\n\nWhat is dental sinusitis?<\/h2>\n\n
\n\nIs it sinus pain or tooth pain?<\/h2>\n\n