How do I know if its a sinus toothache?

I had a cold from thursday-sunday


saturday night i had a sinus headache then starting sunday sinus pain on the right side of my nose and part of my face.


monday my upper teeth on the right side started hurting as well, is it a sinus toothache? or by coincidence could i have a cavity? the pain came on suddenly and in multiple teeth on the right upper side. BUT i dont take the absolute besyt care of my teeeth and havent had a checup in awhile.


teeth rarely hurt when i eat this week.





is it a sinus toothache or a regular tootache?


thanks!

How do I know if its a sinus toothache?
I'm almost certain it's just your sinus, especially with your just getting over a cold. To see if there is a chance that it may be a cavity, take a toothpick or something pointy (yet not tooo pointy) and gently jab the tooth hurting from the bottom (not in the gumline but on chewing surface). If it hurts very bad, then it may be a cavity. If not, 99.99% chance it isn't! Hope You Feel Better!!
Reply:no difference
Reply:Sounds like sinus, but if your teeth are starting to hurt it usually means you are getting a sinus infection and may need an antibiotic. In the meantime, take a decongestant/sinus med. If it does not pass after the sinus trouble, may need to have it checked. Also, your dentist can check the tooth and sinus for you and tell you what it is. As well as prescribe antibiotics for a sinus infection if needed. It could be both though if you have not had a checkup in a while. The sinus trouble can aggravate the tooth or the tooth can aggravate the sinus.
Reply:Actually, if it's in your eyes, ears, nose and throat, chances are your teeth (or gums, probably) are aching from that. When your cold goes away, if the toothache persists, you'll know it's something else. I know, though, that my gums ache just as badly as the rest of my head and neck when my sinus' kick in (which they always do when I have a cold).
Reply:Sounds like sinus to me. Hope you feel better soon.
Reply:I get these a lot. That sounds EXACTLY like a sinus toothache. They're pretty common after a cold/sinus infection. If it doesn't go away in a few days though you should see a dentist. Hope you feel better!
Reply:If you are having pain in your sinus it is most likly having an effect on your teeth but if the pain is very bad you most likely have an infected tooth or teeth and if you rinse your mouth with warm salt water for about 30 seconds it should help but long term you need some antibiotics
Reply:If its multiple teeth, and all of a sudden its most likely a sinuses putting pressure on the teeth. I love Tylenol sinus/allergy. I hate that its behind the counter but if I couldn't get it, I think I'd have to move to another state.
Reply:Sounds like a sinus infection, try going to the pharmacy and getting a bottle of Alkalov. It is a natural way of cleaning out your sinuses. I put some in a small cup and stick my nose in it and breathe the liquid in my nose like a straw. Don't worry it won't go down in your lungs or anything like that. The first time you do it it will definately get your attention. It will work it's way to your sinus cavities and "disinfect" them.


**For real- give it a try. Of course read the label first so you can be comfortable that this is not a hoax.- It works!!! It comes in a brown bottle and usually the pharmacist gives it to you from behind the counter.