Hi sibuja,
Your sinus infection could be the result of an infected wisdom tooth and it would not be wise to have this tooth root canaled. A deep cavity is an infection within the tooth. Fillings do not always fix the cavity if the decay has infected the pulp of the tooth. Which it sounds like this is what has happened.
It is probably best for you to get this tooth out this week while you are still on the antibiotic. Your healing may take a bit longer due to the inflammation from the long standing infection but you have to remove the tooth to get rid of the infection.
I would not put it off if it were me.
Please let us know how you're doing.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by sibuja
Anyone every had a tooth extraction around the same time as having a sinus infection?
I'm just getting over a sinus infection (been on Augmentin 875mg twice a day for 6 weeks) and now I need to get my wisdom tooth pulled this Thursday. I e deep cavity (root exposed) done on the same tooth #16 in August and things haven't been the same. At that time my dentist said I might need root canal if it cause me discomfort but have decide to just remove it. Ever since i had the tooth filled I have had sinus pressure , sinus headaches and now this horrible sinus infection. My only concern is that I think my root is near my sinus cavity and is it ok to pull the wisdom tooth after having had a bad sinus infection?
I'm still on Augmentin for another 2 weeks!
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