Sinus inflammation can cause tooth pain, especially in the maxillary sinuses located above the upper teeth. The pressure from fluid buildup in the sinuses can irritate the surrounding tissue and pinch the nerve to the teeth, resulting in tooth pain. Antibiotics and other treatments may be necessary. Infected teeth can also cause sinus irritation and […]
Sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull and face that warm and humidify air, resonate the voice, and reduce skull weight. Humans have several sinuses, including the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses. Sinus disorders can cause nasal congestion and headaches, and in rare cases, breast cancer. The sinuses are spaces within the bones of […]
Sinus cavities are unique and perform important functions such as draining mucus and filtering and warming inhaled air. They also add resonance to the voice and protect the skull. Problems can occur, such as sinusitis and tumors, which may require surgical intervention. The sinus cavities, also known as the sinuses, are cavities in the bones […]
