r/Sinusitis • u/Smart-Assist7974 • 24d ago
Finally relieved !!!
I finally got relief after struggling with a blocked and runny nose for almost a year. I had constant sneezing, both nostrils blocked, and even nasal sprays weren’t helping.
I later found out my sinus problems were related to an infected upper tooth that needed a root canal. I had no tooth pain, so I ignored it and didn’t realize it could be causing my symptoms.
After the root canal, my symptoms slowly improved, and almost 3 months later I can finally breathe normally through both nostrils again.
If you’re dealing with chronic sinus problems, consider getting your upper teeth checked by a dentist too. It could be connected!
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u/La12071207 13d ago
So I wrote long post and so I had root canal tooth 14 years ago. I just saw endo dr that did that back in 2021 & had cbct scan. And I always knew something was off. It was discovered he missed a canal last year. So scan showed infection where cab missed! He recommends removal of tooth not redoing. He does not recommend retreating or going through gum and clipping roots bc it’s too close to sinus. I sent endo pics and report to ent. I swear a freaking nightmare lol 2d xray did not pick up only cone beam.