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Root Canal/Re-curring Ear Infections
I've been having problems with recurring ear infections that seem to have begun shortly after having 2 root canals, one on either side, upper jaw. The teeth are the back molar on the right side and the 2nd. from the back on the left side. I have had all of my wisdom teeth pulled many years ago. I've never had problems with ear/nasal infections untill shortly after having the root canal procedures done. The teeth themselves don't hurt unless I press, (not hard), from the outside to the inside. The ear infections don't hurt either, but there is some ringing associated with it above the norm., it's just that everytime I go to the MD, I'm getting tired of hearing that I have an ear infection and having to take anti- biotics all of the time. If there is a potential for this being a cause, I'll bring it up to my DDS next week, and we'll extract the teeth, applesauce ain't that bad I guess :) Thanks for taking the time to read this post and replying, Tony.
Thank you for your input.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I do not think the ear infections are related to the root canal teeth. I would certainly reconsider extracting the teeth without exploring the other possible causes.
It's highly unlikely that a dental infection can spread to ear. However, upper front teeth infection is possible to get to nose. If your ear problem is not caused by infection, tmj evaluation is advised.
Not meaning any offense to anyone, but. can I please get an opinion from a professional.
I too have been on this roller-coaster since sept 1 2007. I cannot chew on this tooth, and everytime I go back I go through another round of xrays, and insisting that the root canal is "fine" The last time they found a peice of tooth wedged up inside from the tooth in front of the root canal one . You would not believe how much I have been charged by this dentist, for every appointment, each frustrating visit with nooooo improvement. Is this normal to charge although no improvement? I would have been so much better off having it pulled. ( last molar)..any thoughts out there on the standard charge and expectations of service??
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