Chronic sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed and swollen for an extended period of time. This painful condition leads to about 13 million visits to physicians each year. For many people a bout of antibiotics can solve their problem. Other patients aren’t so lucky and resort to surgery – which doesn’t always work. A group from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that the cause of sinusitis for patients whose endoscopic surgery failed was an undiagnosed dental infection! Once the offending tooth was extracted, the patients symptoms resolved. The group also reviewed CT scans taken for sinusitis and the results were similar – a common cause of sinusitis appears to be dental infection.

If you have been struggling with chronic sinus infections you may want to schedule a visit to your dentist. A thorough review of your oral health may be just what you need to clear up that lingering sinus problem.

Please contact our Columbus area office at 614-476-9969 today to schedule your appointment. Your oral health has been consistently linked to your overall health and your well-being is our highest priority.