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Sinus cavity has been exposed from tooth extraction. high fever for 5 days, sore throat.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

High fever: With an exposed sinus cavity and a high fever, i would pay an immediate visit to the er for an evaluation and further treatment.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Dr. Benjamin Vela answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See the dentist/OMS.: An infection appears to be present and go back to the doc who took it out. If unavailable, find an oral maxillofacial surgeon. Sometimes an additional surgical procedure is required.

Answered 1/1/2015

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Dr. John Scuba answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Tooth extraction: It is difficult to diagnose the actual problem. it may be due to an upper respiratory viral infection, an infection of the tooth extraction site, or a sinus infection, or all of the above at once. The question is how does the doc know that the sinus was exposed? By xray, by "feeling" for the sockets with a probe, or just "guessing". The proper treatment requires a bit more diagnostic info.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See oral surgeon: Sinus communication is not uncommon complication when extracting upper molars. You should see an oral surgeon. The goal is to surgically obtain primary closure and eliminate infection. Good luck.

Answered 5/31/2017

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