Could a Wisdom Teeth Extraction cause a Sinus Infection?
I had my 4 wisdom teeth pulled out about three weeks ago, and most of the symptoms of the post-op period have (fortunately) gone away.
But this morning, I woke up and in the bathroom, my right nostril started emitting a bright yellow discharge, and coughing it up was no fun either (tastes *awful*!). Could it be part of a sinus infection, and could that be related to the holes of my extraction?
I told you yesterday to get to the doctor…the roots have been up in your sinus cavity and you have had some of the abscess from the teeth go there.
its really dangerous Samian…you need antibiotics quickly or you could end up with an infection in your brain.
please go to the Doctor or the ER immediately.Before antibiotics death from this kind of thing was common place.
It is possible that if the roots of an upper wisdom tooth extended into the sinus, it may not have healed over properly and you have an opening between your mouth and the sinus. I would have this checked out. You may need to have some minor corrective surgery done and be on antibiotics to correct this situation. Otherwise you will have a chronic sinus problem for the rest of your life. Good luck
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as its been three weeks since the extractions, with no complications, then this is most likely just a sinus infection, but its worth getting it checked.
Occasionaly after the extraction of an upper molar, including wisdoms, a hole is made between the socket, and the sinus. This is called an oral antral fistula, and can usualy be detected at the time of the extraction. One way to test for one is to hold your nose, and try to blow through your nose. If a fistula is present, then air will enter your mouth through it. This is often seen as bubbles of blood or saliva forming at the opening of the fistula.
After 3 weeks, if a fustula is present, there would be a small sore or raised spot on the gum on the upper right side, and as you rightly say, you may develop sinusitis. If you still think you have an OAF, stop blowing your nose, use decongestants, go and see the dental surgeon. Fistuas often heal all by themselves, but occasionaly require some surgical intervention.
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me dentist
I told you yesterday to get to the doctor…the roots have been up in your sinus cavity and you have had some of the abscess from the teeth go there.
its really dangerous Samian…you need antibiotics quickly or you could end up with an infection in your brain.
please go to the Doctor or the ER immediately.Before antibiotics death from this kind of thing was common place.
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