I had a failed root canal that I left untreated for 7 years.
During that period of time I had recurring pink eye and sinus infections at least 4 times a year.
Both were treated with antibiotics, but always returned with a vengence.
I finally had oral surgery on the root because a bubble protruded on my gum in the root area.
This surgery proved unsuccessful.
I finally surrendered and had the tooth extracted, and have been sinus infection free and pink eye free for 5 years!
Thanks for the info. Do you recognize the antibiotic prescribed for me (FACTIVE gemifloxacin-mesylate 320mg)? Which antibiotic do you recommend? From some reading about Sinusitis it appears that 5 days is not enough time to cure the disease with antibiotics.
I am also inhaling a saline solution to relieve the mucus buildup.
The relationship between maxillary teeth and the maxillary sinus can sometimes be a difficult one to ascertain. There are times when an infected tooth from the maxilla can lead to infections of the maxillary sinus. It is also possible to have sinus problems which can lead to referred pain to the jaw. However, it is not very likely to have a sinus infection lead to tooth degradation. That needs to be worked up further to find out a cause. If you are actively infected, antibiotics are helpful. A ct scan may give more information that your oral surgeon may be able to use. Definitely follow up with your doctor. An oral surgeon and an ent may have to work together to take care of each issue. Good luck.