Question 1

is it possible for wisdom teeth growing in to cause a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

No unless..........: If you have an infected wisdom tooth, it can spread to your sinuses.  However, if you do have a sinus infection, i would look elsewhere first as to the cause.  See your physician for treatment. See your dentist as well for an evaluation.

Question 2

can someone get a sinus infection caused by wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Molar tooth roots can extend into the maxillary (cheek) sinuses.  During a difficult extraction of molar teeth, the bone and mucosal lining around the tooth and sinus floor can get disrupted creating an opening between the mouth and sinus cavity.  This opening or fistula, by introducing oral cavity bacteria into the sinus, can lead to sinus disease.

Question 3

how come i always end up with a bacterial sinus infection after having any of my wisdom teeth extracted? is this a complication?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: If you are still having problems with your sinuses it would be wise to see your provider.  They will most likely place you on antibiotics to prevent any infection that is causing you discomfort.  Best of luck!

Question 4

are wisdom teeth connected to the sinus cavity that i always suffer from sinus infections after extraction?

Accepted Answer

They can be: Upper wisdom teeth can be impacted.  They are extremely close to the maxillary sinus.  Although most wisdom teeth are removed without complications or developing infection, it can happen.  Your provider can put you on a round of antibiotics if necessary.  Post operative visits are almost always free.  Hope this help!

Question 5

can sinus infection as a result of bad wisdom tooth removal job lead to brain infection? is there barrier between the sinus and one's brain?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A sinus infection can result from a good wisdom tooth removal as well. The roots of upper teeth often are positioned in or near the maxillary sinus. If the wisdom tooth is infected or if an infection results after the extraction it can infect the sinus... There is a barrier between the brain and the sinus but all sinus infections should be treated. If it is bad, referral to an ENT is indicated.

Question 6

can sinus infection as the result of bad wisdom tooth infection bone/fracutre cause spine infection? is there barrier between spinal fluid and sinus?

Accepted Answer

No: Bad sinus disease if left untreated can cause intracranial infection or even brain abcess.  The infection erodes through the bone and covering of the brain.  This can cause meningitis, but not necessarily spine infection.

Question 7

can sinus infection as the result of bad wisdom tooth removal job/ fracture cause spine infection? is there barrier between spinal fluid and sinus?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: General body infections usually cannot invade the cerebral spinal fluid. The sinus is not "connected" in a way to the csf.

Question 8

could wisdom teeth surgery have damaged my sinus? i had a sinus infection for six months afterwards and reoccurring problems ever since.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not infrequently, the upper wisdom tooth roots can extend up into the maxillary sinus and you can develop a sinus infection as a result of removal of wisdom tooth.

Question 9

is it okay to be weight lifting after wisdom teeth removal and sinus problem.?

Accepted Answer

No wait.: Follow dentist's 
written instructions after extraction. Avoid strenuous activity to include heavy lifting. Just plan to take it easy. Avoid activities that create suction (smoking or sucking from a straw). Don't swish vigorously. Avoid alcohol ; hot beverages. A soft or liquid diet would be good. Your dentist/ oral surgeon likely provided you w gauze to apply pressure with if you start bleeding.

Question 10

how rare or common is a sinus infection due to a tooth problem?

Accepted Answer

Sinus inf & teeth: While it is very common for a sinus infection to cause facial pain or a sensation that feels just like a toothache (if the lower, maxillary sinus are involved; they sit right about the roof of your mouth and teeth), it is quite rare for an infection starting in the tooth (root area) to spread up through the bone to the sinus, but it can happen.

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