Hi HeatherKelly,
Was tooth #3 previously root canaled? What was the reason for the extraction?
It is not uncommon for there to be a sinus communication with the upper molars because frequently the roots of these teeth are in close proximity to the sinus membrane. When there is an infection in a tooth the bacteria from that infection can easily travel through the membrane and into the sinus.
Sinus infections from infected teeth are considered serious because of the fact that the sinus is in close proximity to the brain. The bacteria has no limit as to how far it can travel so it is unwise to attempt to treat this infection on your own.
You need to get in to see an oral surgeon, not a general dentist, asap to evaluate the extent of this infection. If intervention is warranted and isn't done, then repeated doses of antibiotics alone are not going to cure the infection. It's important to know that this infection can make you very ill if it is not dealt with properly.
You definitely should not wait until March..... find an "oral surgeon" to get you in as an emergency patient asap.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by HeatherKelly
I had my #3 molar removed and they told me they opened up my sinus. They used a foam to repair the hole and all was good for 4 days. I was rinsing with salt water as instructed and it started gushing out my nose as I spit it out. I called but they couldn't see me for a few days. I was taking Clindamycin to prevent infection as I'm allergic to penicillin. Now it's been 9 days since the extraction and the hole is still open and the infection smell has gotten to the point where my boyfriend even tells me not to look in his direction. I still rinse with salt water and got another script for the antibiotic but it's so incredibly painful and hard to deal with. What are some home remedies to help heal the hole and infection. I'm at my wits end with all this pressure and pain.
The infection has gotten so bad that even though I'm takin Sudafed and mucinex to keep them dry my nose drips orangeish fluid. The dentist told me I needed to be seen ASAP but didn't have any openings til March  |