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Question:
I have had an abcess for over a year. I finally was able to have the abcess tooth removed. It has been nearly 3 days since the tooth was removed and I am having more pain than before the tooth was removed. I am concerned that the infection that caused the abcess wasn't completely gone.

I am now experiencing a burning pain up into my sinus cavity as well as my left nostril. I am also having a headache that won't go away. The pain medication prescribed for me isn't working. What do I do now? ...Shari in CO

Answer:
Shari, you may have an antral opening into your sinus - a hole caused by the infection from the tooth that has eaten itself up into your sinus (from delaying treatment so long).

It may not have shown itself during the extraction, possibly because you had a large scar tissue from the old infection, but now it may have exploded on you. You may need surgical intervention. You need to see an oral surgeon right away.

For the time being, you should be on antibiotics, and possibly take some decongestants to relieve the sinuses (Afrin nose spray is good enough). Go to the emergency room...they will at least have an ENT specialist that can see you, if they don't have an oral surgeon on staff. Let someone help you right away.

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