Jules,
It is highly likely that this sinus infection is related to the original tooth infection, which means it has been brewing for a long time, and the dentist who extracted the tooth did not perform a thorough surgical debridement of the area.
FYI... this type of infection is commonly associated with upper root canaled teeth. The main problem is that the infection and the fistula needs to be surgically removed .... by an oral surgeon..... as the antibiotics are generally not enough to eradicate it. An example would be.... having a splinter embedded in your hand that has caused an infection. Until that splinter is removed, the infection will remain irrelevant of how many antibiotics you take.
I still urge you to consult with an oral surgeon for proper evaluation and treatment.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by jules 6568
Quick update after several more trips to dentist and gp with severe pain got called in today to see the clinical lead. The fistula is from my sinus cavity and have a bad infection which my dentist had left untreated. Now have antibiotics and the strong possibility of surgery. At least I'm on the road now.
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