Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is a pain in that general area, the distinct location can be hard to discover. Allergies, infections, and the common cold can irritate sinus tissues. When sinus tissues become inflamed and infected, it can impact your teeth.
In extreme cases, swollen sinus tissues can actually move the teeth slightly, changing the bite. The reverse scenario can also transpire. The infection surrounding an abscessed tooth in Pearland can easily travel to the sinus cavity.
Dealing with an Abscessed Tooth in Pearland?
An abscess is an infected pocket of pus in a tooth and/or the surrounding bone and tissue. The most frequent type of oral abscess begins in the pulp of the tooth and is generally caused by tooth decay. When an abscess is small, it may go unnoticed but it will eventually cause pain. An abscessed tooth in Pearland can actually cause tooth loss and infection which can destroy jawbone tissue. If an abscess impairs the tooth until it is beyond saving and requires extraction, a dental implant is one replacement option – but only if there is enough bone to anchor the implant.
How Can You Tell a Sinus Infection from an Abscessed Tooth?
Sinus pain usually manifests itself as a dull, continuous pain while the pain from an abscessed tooth in Pearland increases in intensity. If you tap on an abscessed tooth, you will possibly feel a sharp pain. You have several sinus cavities and pain can emanate from any or all of them, so if you have an infection in more than one sinus cavity, you may have pain behind the nose and eyes. As mentioned previously, it’s possible to be in a world of pain with both issues—an abscessed tooth and a sinus infection. Call Montz and Maher Dental Group if you have pain in your upper jaw and lower sinus area. An abscessed tooth should never be ignored. If it’s a sinus infection, your doctor can help you. This is a situation where you need counsel from both your dental and medical care provider. For more information about dental services such as general dentistry and IV sedation, give us a call at 832-895-5120.
Contact Montz and Maher Dental Group:
832-895-5120
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2443 S Galveston Ave
Pearland, Texas
77581
