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Question by  azteacher (19)

Could an infected tooth cause a sinus infection?

I had an infected tooth then right away I got a sinus infection.

 
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Answer by  kf4vkp (295)

An immediate sinus infection caused by a tooth infection is not likely, however, a prolonged tooth infection can move into your sinus cavity and beyond. It is recommended that you seek a dentist's attention to your tooth as soon as possible. I would think that unless this was a reoccuring infection that the sinus infection is not connected.

 
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Answer by  Lore (174)

Yes an infected tooth, especially if it is in the upper jaw, can lead to the infection spreading to the sinuses.

 
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Answer by  Fritz (608)

Yes it could cause a sinus infection, I had two infected teeth and had bad sinus headaches until I had both teeth pulled.

 
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Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

An infection would have to have spread down into an abscess and then up through the face. This makes the sinus infection likely only a coincidence.

 
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