I have the symptoms of a perforated sinus. I have air leaking out into the mouth. I also have the salty discharge leaking from the extraction site. It's been two weeks since the extraction of tooth #16. The salty discharge has just started to be somewhat less than it had been. I see the oral surgeon today. Do you think a surgical repair needs to be done at this point, or could the extraction hole still close on its own? Normally my gum tissue heals really fast, so I'm concerned about the hole still being open. Also, should the sinus be stitched or patched at this point?

Also, I am supposed to fly out of town next Friday. I would not want to go if this could cause a problem with a sinus infection or tearing the perforation further. What do you think about flying?

Thanks so much. Carol