I'm So Sick Of This... Someone Please Help!!!?

Can someone please tell me if they have experienced sinus problems that cause toothaches? I have had bad toothache for the last week... when I went for my exam 2 wks ago dds said all was well.... she took xrays and gave me an exam and said just small fillings and I am scheduled for that in the end of this month. So how is it that my tooth is feeling like this? It doesn't hurt... it's just annoying really. A slight pulsate. I can drink cold stuff, hot stuff and i'm fine. It's above an old root canal and my sinuses feel weird too. I cannot afford to go back to see her again because i'm saving for my apmt at the end of the month. Someone please help! This is so frustrating. Thanks.

I'm So Sick Of This... Someone Please Help!!!?
A visit to your MD will confirm if you do have a sinus infection... and then antibiotics will be prescribed.





Feel better!
Reply:I do know that during some seasons, my sinus pressure is enough to cause my teeth to hurt.





It's possible for you to have sinus pressure even if your nose isn't stuffy. Try taking some sinus meds, and see if that helps.





Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!
Reply:Root canals often lead to chronic, low-grade infections in the bone called "Cavitational Osteonecrosis".





These 'asymptomatic' infections are rarely recognized by dentists (without special training) and can lead to nerve-type pains in the face/sinuses (called NICO - Neuralgia Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis).





Treatment consists of removal of the diseased tooth (root canal) and debridement of the infected/diseased bone. Again, a specialist is required for this treatment.





Best wishes and good luck.
Reply:It doesn't matter what type of pain or discomfort it is, it is important because it is bothering you.Call the dentist again and describe the discomfort you are experiencing and ask if you can move the date of your fillings sooner or allow you to come in to examine your mouth again. The dentist may be able to prescribe you a painkiller or make a suggestion that will be helpful.