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Sinus Infections & Gum Disease
Gum disease and sinus infections may seem like completely
different ailments, and at times they are. But what most people don't realize
is that there may often be a connection between the two. Knowing what that
connection is, and how gum disease may cause a sinus infection, may help you
avoid possible problems.
Oral Hygiene
Having poor oral hygiene may cause bacteria to grow and begin
the process of gum disease. Some of the symptoms of gum disease are bleeding
gums, receding gums and extra sensitive gums.
Maxiallary Sinus
The oral cavity and upper teeth connect to the maxillary
sinuses. If your upper teeth roots become diseased or infected, the bacteria
from the infection may travel up the maxillary sinuses and cause a sinus
infection.
Bacteria
Bacteria that build up due to a gum problem such as gum disease
or a dental abscess, may actually cause a sinus infection by causing the
abscess to go up into the sinus cavity.
Pressure
It is a common complaint of people who have a sinus infection,
to feel pain and pressure in their teeth. Usually it is the back teeth on top
that will ache with a sinus infection, and is often called a sinus toothache.
Sinus Toothache
Symptoms
Some of the symptoms you might experience if you have a sinus
toothache, or a sinus infection caused by or affecting the teeth and gums, are
swelling in the gums, tender cheekbones, swollen face, a headache, extreme
tiredness and possibly some draining from your sinus.
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