Tooth Infection Spread To Sinus. A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work. Sometimes that pain can even be referred into your lower teeth.
Sinus infections occur when mucous membranes become inflamed because of an infection.
Complications are infection that spreads to the brain, causing meningitis or brain abscess.
A sinus infection occurs when bacteria from the nose enter the sinuses. A sinus infection might be caused by an allergic reaction, an anatomical obstruction in the nasal passage, another bodily infection (like a respiratory infection) or - and here's where tooth pain comes in - an infected maxillary tooth. But if your dentist sees something wrong and advises that the infection be taken care of go to a doctor. Antibiotics and over the A dental abscess is an infection with pus localized around the tip of the tooth root (apex) due to bacteria that killed the dental pulp and try to spread outside the. Freaked out, bc I know that this can spread to your brain. In some cases, infection spreads to a cheekbone (maxillary) sinus from an infected tooth.
If you think you have a sinus infection, make an appointment to see your doctor. Dentist on Thursday, said I had a tooth infection. Antibiotics and over the A dental abscess is an infection with pus localized around the tip of the tooth root (apex) due to bacteria that killed the dental pulp and try to spread outside the. Best treatments may involve antibiotics, rest and pain relievers. Tooth infection also causes inflammation, pain and pocket of pus. A tooth infection happens at the root of the tooth or occurs between a tooth and the gums.
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While sinus infections can cause teeth to to hurt, hopefully this post has helped you see that infections from the upper back teeth can easily make their way into the sinuses and cause sinus infections. My doctor said it's unlikely, so did the dentist. Sometimes, this is what's known as referred pain, the discomfort spreads to your lower teeth as well.