Molar removed 2 wks ago. Lot of bone was gone, had bone graph, but there was a hole evidently between my gums and my sinuses. Seems to be healing ok, but getting a lot of pressure in sinus cavity on that side now and feels like bubbles, or crackling up in the sinuses, reminiscent of Grandmas bubble lights on her Christmas tree. Going in tomorrow to make sure its not infected due to persistent ache and puffiness on outer gums. But my sinuses feel (or my head feels) like its going to explode. Can it wait Til tomorrow?
Hello, Your symptoms are pointing towards infection in sinus and due to infection, there is fluid in the sinuses. It seems to be most probably due to the tooth extraction that has led to oro-antral fistula formation. You should consult an ENT physician and get evaluated and get a sinus x-ray done. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmenting and if there is pain anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be advised. If there is a bubble-like sensation, then decongestant nasal spray like Oxymetazoline can be advised for relief. Also, you can do steam inhalation and saline nasal irrigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.