Can a Sinus Infection Cause Tooth Pain?

Due to pressure and drainage, sinus infections can commonly cause tooth pain. The upper rear teeth are especially vulnerable to tooth pain severe enough to ache due to the closeness of them to your sinuses. Usually, these types of infections affect multiple teeth, spreading from the upper level down to affecting your lower teeth as well. Compared to this, a non-sinus-related toothache usually affects an individual tooth in a more severe manner. 

How To Relieve Sinus Toothache Pain:

The effects of sinus toothaches are known to escalate due to certain types of movement, due to shifting sinus pressure. Because of this, one of the best ways to relieve pain is to limit movement. Pain may ease when sitting in a stationary position or lying down. There are also a few other remedies that you can try before opting for traditional treatment. 

Here are some things you can try to ease pain: 

• Flush Out Your Sinuses – Using premixed over-the-counter saline solution can help out your sinuses by moisturizing them and clearing out allergens in your nasal pathway. You shouldn’t be too reliant on these products, as they can cause congestion to rebound and be even worse than before if used for more than a short timeframe. 

• Drink More Fluids – Water especially is essential in relieving the severity of a sinus infection. When you are properly hydrated pressure is released and drippage will be reduced. 

• Hot Liquids and Steam – Along with water, drinks like hot tea and eating soup can help greatly comfort the affected areas. Hot showers are also very helpful in a similar way due to the steam releasing pressure and opening up your nasal cavity. 

What To Do If You Have A Persistent Toothache: 

If your tooth pain persists after trying the previous methods, we highly recommend you contact and schedule a visit with a dentist. Toothaches due to a sinus infection can last around 7-10 days, so be sure to contact them if your symptoms persist longer than this timeframe. There may be other underlying causes for your teeth pain. Your dentist will be able to identify the root of the issue and provide you with the proper treatment for your specific situation.

Contact us at Noll Family Dentistry with any questions or to schedule an appointment. We want to get you back to being pain-free as soon as possible!