Suffering from sinus pressure can be extremely painful and downright annoying. Sinus pressure oftentimes creates tooth pain that can be easily confused with a toothache. It’s important to understand the difference between the two because if it’s a toothache you may need to seek professional help.
Signs of Sinus Pressure
Although everyone experiences symptoms differently, tooth pain from sinus pressure normally affects more than one tooth. It usually affects the top molars or the back teeth.
Other symptoms include:
- Pressure around the eyes or forehead
- Foul-tasting nasal drip
- Ear pain
- Discolored, thick mucus
- Sore throat
- Loss of smell or taste
Symptoms of a Toothache
There are plenty of reasons why you could be experiencing a toothache. Some common reasons include food being stuck in the gums, a bacterial infection, tooth decay, or a broken tooth.
Some other symptoms include:
- Constant, sharp, and throbbing pain
- Swelling of the gum around the tooth
- Drainage from the infected tooth
- Fever or headache
When in Doubt, Get it Checked Out
If you can’t determine if you’re experiencing sinus pressure or a toothache, you should get it checked out just to be safe. Advantage Dental Group, your Pueblo CO dentist, is currently accepting new patients and offers emergency dental services. Call us at 719-545-1400!