Root Canal or Sinus Infection?

Question

I had severe pain in my 14th tooth (upper rear left) for about 3 days. This tooth has had a root canal procedure. The next few days the pain was reduced to numbness and discomfort. My usual dentist said I needed another root canal, he pointed out a "suspect root" on the x-ray. The endodontist told me that he wasn't too sure what the problem was and he wouldn't know until he opened up my tooth. I got a 3rd opinion and the dentist couldn't find any clear evidence of what was causing the pain from his x-ray. I did have a sinus infection at the time, still do. So he advised that I wait until I finish up the antibiotics.

It's been a few weeks now since I finished taking antibiotics and the tooth doesn't hurt anymore, I can chew with it, but the tooth does feel a little extruded causing my bite to feel a tad foreign. The endodontist called me again today telling me that if I don't get another root canal then I could lose the tooth in the future due to infection and that my body has just gotten used to the bacteria and the pain that it causes. Obviously I have trust issues with dentists after hearing multiple stories from friends and family about getting second opinions and the wide range of variance in conclusions.

Has anyone encountered this dilemma? Could it be from the sinus infection which I've researched and read that they do tend to cause pain on the rear upper teeth. But then again there is also no guarantee that a root canal will cure the infection 100%. Looking for help from others who have been in the same situation. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Confused patient #3498

Answer 1

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The most visible thing about sinus is swelling.

The easiest way to control swelling is to give up water and all other liquids for 24 hours. In 24 hours there will be no significant dehydration to cause organ failure. But to be double sure one can stay indoors for 24 hours.

Now if you decided to try it the next problem is that one who is used to drinking water or other liquids feel thirsty quite often. They find it very difficult to manage without water for more than 6 hours. For that follow the following routine.

First thing in the morning drink tea (on empty stomach). It should be normal tea not too strong nor too light. One should not take anything with tea. No water or anything before or after tea for atleast 1 hour. Tea on empty stomach leaves a bitter taste in mouth. Resist drinking water or any other liquid for next 3-4 hours. After this the bitter taste will be gone. AFter this there will be no thirst signals. For the next 48 hours there will be enough fluid in your mouth and food pipe. You can eat your normal meals minus any liquids for next 24 hours. This will resolve all health issues including poor digestion.

In 24 hours the reduction in the fluids will be about 3 litres or about 5% of the total body weight of a normal adult.

Never the swelling due to sinus or cold and cough is more than 5% of the body volume.

During this period of 24 hours the lose of water from the body does not reduce even by 1% to offset reduced water intake.

The reduction in loss of body water thru urine or sweating starts after 48 hours in most of people. But to be on safe side giving up water and liquids for 24 hours will do the trick.

The reduced swelling will give immediate relief from pain. It will make is much more easier to eliminate the cough thru nose without any pain.

That will also improve the blood acid levels by about 5%. This makes changes at the cell level as well. Blood acid levels are the first line of defense against the infections.

So swelling gone, pain gone, cough moving out, infections taken care of. Now what remains in the body for the next change of season time. Obviously nothing.

So it has already given u long term relief from sinus.

You may refer to Kole on yahoo answers. He posted that he got lot of relief. You may check his comment on my best answers of 14.8.2011

To decide whether the above is right or not, you may comment whether u are in the habit of regularly drinking water and other liquids or out of work or other reasons u remain without water and other liquids for long periods of time. Those who are very regular in drinking water and other liquids are more prone to sinus and related complications. People who are extremely dehydrated are also very likely to face sinus and related complications. Those who are on and off with water are not likely to face this sinus thing.

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Answer 3

If it were me ad I was getting so many conflicting stories I would shop around for dentists. You could go to an orthodontist but they don't always know it all. I recommend looking up reviews of Dentists in your area, and making sure they have their credentials.

Typically you could be able to tell if they missed a root but that shouldn't have happened in the first place (though it does if done by a miseducated dentist).

I had a Root Canal done 3 years ago and she had overfilled it and the pain was the worst I've ever experienced in my entire life and I never went back for the crown. The root canal has since exposed ad decayed and they will need to remove the tooth entirely as their is no saving it. Though oddly it never caused me any pain after that and still doesn't.

Moral of the story, find a good one and get your tooth crowned.