If we seem obsessed with seasonal allergies, it is because everyone is suffering
this year more than usual. Everyone is continually surprised by the odd pains they
experience as side effects of their "hay fever," like pains in their molars.
Let's start at the beginning.
The human body tries to eliminate those pesky allergens with mucus. Yes, the mucus really wants to be your friend, an ally in this battle; but if the mucus
doesn't flow out, when you try to blow it out, it hangs around in your
sinuses creating congestion and causing pressure and pain. We have many
sinus cavities in our skulls, but the ones on either side of your nose
(aka the maxillary sinuses)
need to drain upward, an action not so easily accomplished if we are
upright, which we are for most of the day. These sinuses sit on your
upper jaw, and when congested they can put pressure on the surrounding
areas causing pain in your upper teeth,
cheeks, and right below the eyes. If your sinuses become inflamed or
infected, the pain could be even more extreme. Not only do those
allergens make your eyes and nose run, they can indirectly create tooth
pain.
If you are experiencing dental pain and are prone to allergies accompanied by nasal congestion and sinus infections,
then you can probably assume that sinus pressure is causing the pain in
your teeth. If you're not so sure, give our office a call.
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