Your Teeth May Hurt if Your Sinuses Get Infected

Posted on 12/21/2020 by Pacific Maxillofacial Center

In most cases, people confuse sinus tooth pain with other causes of a toothache, such as tooth decay, gum disease, or impaired wisdom teeth. But the truth is, tooth pain is somehow associated with sinusitis or sinus infection. It is an infection that occurs when some bacteria from your nasal cavity enter the sinuses. Once in the sinuses, the bacteria cause inflammation that creates pressure and pain in your mouth, leading to toothache. The pressure and pain originate from the maxillary sinuses situated behind your cheekbones.

Connection Between Sinus Infection and Toothache

Pain resulting from sinusitis is a fairly common thing. It occurs when the fluid builds up in your sinus cavity, thus exerting pressure on the upper jaw. The pressure affects your teeth due to their proximity to the maxillary sinuses. As a result, one or several teeth end up hurting during the infection period.

Tooth pain from the sinus infection can occur suddenly without giving a warning. The pain starts as a dull ache to something more excruciating as the pressure mounts on your teeth. In some cases, it may start as tooth sensitivity when biting or chewing. In other instances, the pain can occur even without experiencing a full-blown sinus infection.

Side Effects of Sinus Infection

Just like other infections, sinusitis has side effects. One of the most notable side effects is breathing through the mouth due to the inflammation of your sinuses. Mouth breathing can cause drying of your mouth, which in turn can lead to an increase in dental health problems such as gingivitis and tooth decay. You can prevent these problems by using fluoride toothpaste, mouth rinse, or water floss daily after taking a meal. Also, drink enough water and try to breathe through the nose rather than the mouth. If this problem gets out of hand, visit us for dental help or additional dental care. You can call us to schedule your appointment.

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