Tooth first: I would agree with your dentist who thinks your problem is tooth related and suggested endodontic evaluation. I am assuming a clinical exam was performed with the appropriate x-rays to visualize the entire tooth. Pain originating from a maxillary molar can be referred to the maxillary sinus and vice versa. Another way to diagnose the origin is for your dentist to track the path of the fistula.
Answered 6/5/2014
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See a dentist: or an endodontist. All fistulas must be traced with a gutta percha cone and periapical x-ray for the differential diagnosis between tooth infection or other infection, like gum or sinus. ENT is not trained to give this test. Hope it helps.
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Fistula: If it is tooth related it should show up on an X-ray. It's impossible to say for sure without knowing the history of your teeth or seeing any X-rays. I've never heard of a fistula developing above a tooth due to a sinus infection. Usually it is due to a chronic infection of a tooth or a fractured root.
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