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Can A Malocclusion Of Teeth Cause Sinus Pressure?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: can a maloclussion of teeth cause you to have pressure in sinus, or blocked sometimes? this has been going on for three months ever since fillings and two teeth removed.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can cause pressure in the sinuses.

Detailed Answer:
HI Sir,

I understand your query and concern.

As per your symptoms there is a high possibility for maloccluded teeth to produce symptoms of blocked sinus due to impaired movement of sinus fluid.

This can be confirmed through a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (39 minutes later)

can it be fixed with braces ?

& it's usually only on one side that I can't breathe out've and get pressure

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bracing can correct this malocclusion.

Detailed Answer:
H Sir,

I understand your concern.

Definitive surgical procedure associated with bracing can help to improve the malocclusion.

This will certainly improve the airflow on the side which you are currently experiencing the difficulty.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari