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What Causes Chronic Sinus Issues After Having Root Canal Treatment?

I am suffering from chronic sinus issues have coincided with having a root canal treatment to my upper left 7 tooth. I've never suffered bad sinus issues like this before and wondering if perhaps I was allergic to some part of the filling or other, I googled 'congestion after dental work' and found many posts of similar sinus issues after root canals on upper molars.

I haven't spoken with the dentist as yet as he wasn't in today, but what should I do?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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hello..read thru ur query...and i must say that nothing to worried in this..its just a usual thing that sinus problem starts after undergoing upper tooth root canal..it is because the upper molar tooth roots are in close proximity with the sinus floor...this might have resulted in filling material going excess into the sinus(in some cases) or just a reaction due to new material coming near the sinus...u can continue with the antibiotic medication by dentist and do steam inhalation(with vicks) for a week..and wait..usually it subsides..if after a week still problem persists meet the dentist and take xray and get it treated based on the clinical presentation...be cool and dont panic...hope ur benefitted something from this reply...have a healthy day!!!
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What Causes Chronic Sinus Issues After Having Root Canal Treatment?

hello..read thru ur query...and i must say that nothing to worried in this..its just a usual thing that sinus problem starts after undergoing upper tooth root canal..it is because the upper molar tooth roots are in close proximity with the sinus floor...this might have resulted in filling material going excess into the sinus(in some cases) or just a reaction due to new material coming near the sinus...u can continue with the antibiotic medication by dentist and do steam inhalation(with vicks) for a week..and wait..usually it subsides..if after a week still problem persists meet the dentist and take xray and get it treated based on the clinical presentation...be cool and dont panic...hope ur benefitted something from this reply...have a healthy day!!!