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Is it true that infraorbital nerve irritation caused by maxillary sinuses can develop into full blown trigeminal neuralgia if not taken care of?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. I haven't heard of true trigeminal neuralgia developing after sinus infection. Take care of sinus infection. See ENT doc.

Dr Andrew agreed

Answered 8/10/2015

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