Question 1

can a bad tooth cause sinus problems?

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Yes: It is not abnormal to have a patient come in with a toothache that turns out to be a sinus infection. Patients will describe pain in the upper teeth often not a specific tooth and pressure or aching and throbbing of their teeth. If the tooth is abscessed the infection can eat away the bone at the end of the root and provide a path to the sinus. Infection follows the path of least resistance.

Question 2

what are the sinus problems that causes teeth grinding?

Accepted Answer

Usually unrelated: The roots of some of the upper back teeth may be close to the maxillary sinus and therefore sinus problems may produce what seems like a toothache.  However, tooth grinding or bruxism is more related to stress and anxiety, or in some cases, bite problems.  Discuss sinus problems with your physician and grinding problems with your dentist. They are both independent and there are remedies for both.

Question 3

will broken top teeth that's down to gum cause sinus problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the teeth are broken down that much, they are probably non-vital. The root tips, if communicating with the sinus, can carry oral bacteria into the sinus causing inflammation and/or infection. The teeth sound as if they are hopeless.. You really need to see a dentist to have them extracted.

Question 4

are sinus problems related to teeth pain?

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Maybe: Inflammation of the cheek sinuses (sinusitis of the "maxillary sinuses") can be perceived as pain in the teeth of the upper jaw; the term is referred pain. That pain will resolve with successful treatment of the sinusitis.

Question 5

i have sinus problems, my teeth hurt. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Contact ENT: See ENT to get an antibiotic if needed. The dentist can rule out any dental pathology, but it is probably sinus related.

Question 6

i have sinus problems and now my 4 front teeth are numb.some of the teeth are possibly abscessed. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: You will need to get x-rays of your teeth and possibly your sinus, the maxillary sinuses should not normally affect your 4 front teeth, your dentist will decide if you have an infection and if you need root canal treatments. If the sinuses are causing the numbness of your teeth then you need to get the sinus treated first.

Question 7

is it possible that pressure in head be caused by sinus problems?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: There are many reasons you can feel pressure in the head.  

Rhinitis and sinusitis can cause pressure, but most often not.  You may want to see a doctor to sort it out.

Question 8

what causes sinus problems in 10 year old?

Accepted Answer

Allergies or  virus: "sinus" problems in children are often the result of viral upper respiratory infections.  If there are persistent positive findings of chronic sinusitis, then allergies, structural anomalies and immune disorders need to be ruled out. This is accomplished by pediatric ENT specialist.  If the child is robust and has no other problems, then is likely a minor issue.

Question 9

can sinus problems cause distorted vision?

Accepted Answer

Eye: Sinus infections can lead to preseptal or orbital cellilitis.  If your eye is painful with lots of drainage then see your primary doctor asap...

Question 10

can sinus problems cause excessive salivation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can .if you take the right treatment you will end up with a dry mouth.

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