Sinus Problems after root canal

[Deenie426]

I had a root canal done on one of my upper teeth back in December of 2008.  Since that time I have suffered horribly with sinus problems which I have never had before.  Right after I thought I had a sinus infection so went to the doctor and was put on antibiotics.  I felt a little better but still stuffy, and my ears seemed plugged as well.  Since that time I have been to the doctor several times.  They have told me it's allergies (I have never suffered with them before).  I am also aware that allergie can arise at any time in your life and I do live in one of the worst places for seasonal allergies (GA) but this is ridiculous.  I have had steroid shots (helped breiftly) nose sprays, prescription atihisthamines, pepper spary, netti pots, you name it, I've tried it and I still have to go around with my mouth open like a trout just to breathe.  I did go back to the dentist who performed the root canal and he did a panaramic x-ray and said he saw nothing wrong.  I do remember him making the comment when he was doing the procedure that it was going to be a challenge as one of the canals was really deep, or crooked or I had an extra one...I really can't remember exactly what he said but I do know it seemed unusual.  I am DESPARATE at this point,  I am miserable, fatigued, and so tired of having a stuffy nose.  I am a teacher and this has reallt wreaked havoc on the job as I am conatantly blowing my nose or coughing up gobs of green phlegm...I know, GROSS.  I have an appointment tomorrow with and ear, nose and throat specialist but I am really running out of ideas.  Should I just have the tooth extracted or has there already been irrepairable damage done to my sinuses???  HELP  anybody.

[HeatherAnn75]

Root canals are a big issue. I had had four and just had two on lower end removed by a Hal Huggins dentist! You should consider the same ... ROOT CANALS IN GENERAL ARE NOT SAFE AND VARY IN AFFECTS THEY CAUSE TO BODY AND IMMUNE SYSTEM.Everything from ringing in the ears, allergies, to MS and autoimmune diseases. Root canals are not a solution to "save" a tooth but instead are pushed by ADA and creates omore infection in the long run. The difference is now that the nerve is pulled/deadened , you can't "feel" the infection anymore. In addition, fillers and chemicals placed in the "canals" can be reactive for the body too. I have surgery to have my last two root canals taken out. I only recommend this from a skilled biological dentist (preferrably Huggins trained). They can get you some partial, non- reactive tooth material or a non toxic bridge in place instead. Root Canals are very problematic and if you wish to know more look at the book "The Root Canal Cover Up"

[maimunshamal]

Everybody I know is afraid that nothing will happen, dental staffing   that the money won't be forthcoming. They can't parole people fast enough to solve the financial hickey.

[Pharro]

could you please tell me what Dentist you went to in Seattle I  have the same problems and it seems like know one can help.

thank you
Michelle

[Poodlemania22]

I had a root canal a week ago, and am now in the midst of the nastiest sinus infection I've ever had...  I'm thinking that he drilled too far and introduced bacteria into my sinuses.  So who is this Seattle miracle dentist?? Happily, that's where I live!  Sounds like I need to see him.

[ddebi]

hi... I just read your January post... the smell is awful. I had it from time to time over the last few years but didn't realize root canals could be to blame. I was highly recommended to one of the only dentists in Seattle that understands the dangers of root canals & oral health & it's link to the health of our whole body. I started seeing him about 3 months ago & when we talked, I started to cry with relief, when he confirmed so many weird health problems that have been building over the last 20 years could be, possibly, connected to dental work in my mouth. He has since carefully removed the last of my amalgam/metal fillings... removed three root canals... and I have 3 more to go. I have had 2 since I was about 12 years old!! And I have had issues with every one of the others that I have too.  I had heard & read some of the info about these things, but waited until I got so sick that I finally went to this new dentist. So... a few days after the fillings were replaced and the first two root canal teeth were removed, my body started to detox. I didn't think it would really be a big deal, like I was in denial, but it really happened. My dentist had a detox treatment for me to use, so I started that & it helped right away. I felt not so foggy headed after just those first things were done. Then I had the next tooth out. Same thing happened, a few days later, detox symptoms again (bouts of extreme tiredness like the flu plus a few other things). And once again, the detox protocol helped right away. This was not my imagination!!!... Well, the second root canal was on a top back molar. Taking the tooth out was not a big problem, cuz this is a very good, gentle, very experienced health conscious dentist. But the root of the tooth touched into my sinus, which opened into the tooth opening in my mouth when the tooth & root were removed. So I couldn't sneeze or blow my nose for 2 weeks, until the stitches were out & the site had healed up pretty well. Well, today I just started blowing my nose (which had plugged up since the surgery) & it is beginning to really drain. And guess what??? I could smell the same clove like scent of the ORIGINAL compresses they placed into my root canal... I remembered the smell so well, it was really crazy. And that scent disappeared after a couple of hours, but the next smell is just what you described. It is like rotten, rancid water. I smelled this many times over the last few years every once in awhile. So... the root canal had left bacteria & whatever else dead stuff behind & it was leaking into my sinus. I am so glad I had it removed & I am now doing sinus infection protocol... without antibiotics if I can do it. I am trying to get this junk out of my sinuses (you can smell it in the kleenex which is gross!!). I feel angry that dentists have been taught to do this to to their patients, to save the tooth "at all costs". My previous dentists have been some of the best in the business, but very ignorant and not at all open to the idea that root canals can be so dangerous to people's health. Praying that you can get some real relief too, and be on your way to better health...

[yuca10]

hello there
i just doing a research about a sinus problem and found your comments here..
i am suffering the same problem as you..i have been with this problem for 8 yrs now since a molar root canal.
i see your post is from 2009..how are you feeling now?
as you,i think i have this chronic sinus infections because the molar root canal..