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Does this sound like tooth or sinus problem?

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makintosh · 22/05/2026 17:12

At Easter I had an awful cold that took ages to shift. Since I had that cold I've had a really dry, crusty nose constantly.

Tuesday this week I had an awful headache that also made my tooth hurt. I was mega stressed that day so I put it down to clenching my teeth, which I do tend to do. Since then I've had on and off mild pain and my tooth feels sore. The tooth that is sore is my back upper left molar. I have no sensitivity to hot or cold and it is just a little sore if I tap it.
Today my left eye socket hurts, my cheekbone hurts and my tooth is sore. I know I am clenching still and I'm finding it hard to relax my jaw.

I have a dentist appointment but not til Tuesday because obviously it's bank holiday weekend. I'm just wondering now if this could be a sinus issue given the nasal symptoms I've been having. Yesterday I thought it was going to cause me bother as when I was driving to work I had eye pain, cheek pain and the tooth was sore but once I got to work it wore off, making me realise maybe I was clenching as I was driving.

I know no one can diagnose me, I had paracetamol two hours ago and I can feel the pain starting up already again.

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Chuffingcupboard · 22/05/2026 21:42

When I had tooth problems the tooth hurt first before the pain spread up my face.
Last time I thought I had a sinus infection the pharmacy were able to prescribe antibiotics under the pharmacy first scheme.
As it happened I had a dental scan that week and it showed my sinuses on one side blocked. Dentist suggested a nasal rinse pot/bottle to help move it.
I would at least try the pharmacy as they might be able to help you over the weekend.

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