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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / September 2007I think I found my (smoking gun) cause of my condition.
After doing a lot of face massage of my sinus maxillary area I traced tender spots to two or three upper teeth. My last trip to the dentist about four months ago turned up zero problems except a sensitive tooth. Desensitizing toothpaste helped quite a bit. The two sore spots on my upper teeth start from the root tip of two teeth and run almost to the maxillary area. I always thought , for the last couple of years , that the sore spots were from the sinuses. But after noticing a little receding of the gums on those teeth with a bit of hidden plaque and stains I think that I have a minor gum infection. I read this after searching for a "tooth to sinus route connection". "Otolaryngology: Research reveals that a dental cause was found in 40.6% of the sinuses diagnosed with 'chronic maxillary sinusitis'. Etiology must be investigated to determine if sinusitis is of either rhinogenous or dental origin. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research" I started treating my teeth with brushing with vinegar with Sonicare electric toothbrush then baking soda and toothpaste varieties. The tender spots are diminishing and my sinuses have needed zero treatment for over two days so far. Time will tell but I think I was barking up the wrong tree for a very long unpleasant time. Anybody else have tender spots between their teeth and sinuses? Jamffer ghamph@localnet.com (Ghamph) wrote: > After doing a lot of face massage of my sinus > maxillary area I traced tender spots to two or > three upper teeth. This can also work in the reverse. I had a sore tooth, much like yours. What was odd was that It had been root-canaled, some years earlier. Anyways, it was acting up again. The Dentist checked the x-rays, but couldn't find anything wrong with the tooth; however, because I had experienced a few tooth abscesses in the past (and knew what they felt like), I was sure this was what the problem was... Sooo.... The Dentist ended up cutting the gum right up the side of the tooth to the root tip. ...Although he couldn't find any infection, he put a small filling in the root tip, just to be on the safe side. ...Turns out my problem was in the sinus, and the tooth was fine. ..I think if you do have maxillary problems, it is possible to experience referred pain -- or pain which can seem to emmanate from the upper teeth. ..In my case, I would have bet a crap-load that my tooth was the problem. ...And, unfortunately... I would have lost it all. ..Jon ghamph@localnet.com (Ghamph) wrote: > After doing a lot of face massage of my sinus > maxillary area I traced tender spots to two or > three upper teeth. This can also work in the reverse. I had a sore tooth, much like yours. What was odd was that It had been root-canaled, some years earlier. Anyways, it was acting up again. The Dentist checked the x-rays, but couldn't find anything wrong with the tooth; however, because I had experienced a few tooth abscesses in the past (and knew what they felt like), I was sure this was what the problem was... Sooo.... The Dentist ended up cutting the gum right up the side of the tooth to the root tip. ...Although he couldn't find any infection, he put a small filling in the root tip, just to be on the safe side. ...Turns out my problem was in the sinus, and the tooth was fine. ..I think if you do have maxillary problems, it is possible to experience referred pain -- or pain which can seem to emmanate from the upper teeth. ..In my case, I would have bet a crap-load that my tooth was the problem. ...And, unfortunately... I would have lost it all. ..Jon Then you do understand why I thought my sinusitis to be localized all these years. The three tender spots are directly on the root tip next to the ones with the most receding gum and plaque buildup. The tender spots originally ran from the teeth to the maxillary area on both sides. After massaging for three days the sinus area stopped being tender but the tooth root area began to be more tender. I suppose that I'll never know for sure whether it was the chicken or the egg that was first but that's what the ENT told me too. The more I treat my teeth the more my sinusitis improves. But time will tell. I once had an infected tooth that blew out a tonsil , not very pretty. Thanks. Jamffer I get sore spots on my gums too. My DDS says I have receding gums. What I do for these if they appear after a couple of days after brushing I put vasoline on the irrated gums. They clear right up within 24 hours. You have to dry the area with a kleenex that you want to use the vasoline on. I just put a small amount on my finger to apply it. No after taste neither. Sometimes I burn my gums with hot coffee or tea and I do this too. shirleyann > I get sore spots on my gums too. My DDS says I have receding gums. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > shirleyann I'll try that . I have three teeth with receding gums that need a root scaling but I need to find a good hygienist with ultrasonic scaler whom won't damage my roots in the process. Do you rub in the valoline or just rub it on the surface? My dentist didn't say anything about my calculus but I know that it's an issue. Do you have any sinus problems or tenderness above the root areas? Thanks. Jamffer Yes, I have sinus problems now after years of having hay fever and allergies. I feel like I have fluid in my ears all the time without any infections now. My inner ear is affected and my MD has made an appt for me with a specialist who specializes in ears, nose and throat problems. I have an appt with him on 9/25. shirleyann
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