Sinus Pain

You may not be aware of it, but the roots of the upper teeth are in close proximity to the maxillary sinus cavities, so chronic sinus infections can have a negative impact on your teeth. Sinus infections are typically caused by allergies, an anatomical obstruction in the nasal passage, or an infected maxillary tooth. Sinus infections can also be the result of impacted wisdom teeth, cavities, incomplete dental work, or a tooth fracture. If you experience sinus pain in conjunction with tooth pain, see our expert in treatment of sinus pain in Los Angeles to determine the exact cause.

Sinus infections can harm your dental health by making you more prone to developing halitosis, and sinus drainage can fall into the mouth, which can assist in the formation of bacteria. In order for our Los Angeles sinus pain treatment expert to determine if a sinus infection is the cause of a toothache, a percussion test will be performed whereby the dentist will gently tap each tooth to figure out where the pain is located. If pain is found in all the teeth, then it signifies a sinus-related infection.

A problem with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can also lead to pain and pressure in the sinuses despite a lack of sinus disease, infection, or inflammation. TMJ can be the result of teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, which can put stress on the joint. The overuse of the muscles that become inflamed due to TMJ can lead to sinus problems, so treating TMJ can also treat sinus issues. Our expert in treatment of sinus pain in Los Angeles may recommend a mouth guard that will be custom built to fit perfectly over your teeth. This will reduce the effects of the bruxism, and treat your TMJ and sinus problems together.

Sinus problems do not necessarily mean that something is wrong with your nose. When you schedule an appointment with our Los Angeles sinus pain treatment expert, you should be as precise as you can when describing the pain so that an accurate diagnosis can be made.

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