Fistula?

[Wafflesown]

Hello, I had my wisdom teeth removed quite a few months ago, and I was wondering if I could possibly have some sort of oromaxillary (oral maxillary, or whatever) fistula that's not visible, as I've been suffering from a bit of jaw tightness, pain, aches in my teeth as well, and a bad sinus infection? Like, could it be just past the gum line? I went to the dentist's for an exam the other day, and I asked her to check the extraction sites, which she said looked fine, so I neglected to ask her about the fistula possibility. Anyway, I dunno if anyone has any experience with fistulas, or if they'd be able to help me, but I'd love it if you could.

Please, I need help; don't ignore me if you can help it.

 

[danielhermann]

Hi,wafflesown
oromaxillary fistula may develop as a complication of removing a tooth, or from infection or trauma.Sometimes the roots of a tooth are so close to the bone under a maxillary sinus that the bone is damaged when the tooth is removed. This can open a passage between the mouth and sinus.Before surgery, you may have an imaging test, such as a computed tomography (CT) scan to help the doctor plan your surgery.A surgeon may choose one of several techniques to close the fistula.Sometimes a surgeon will place a piece of medical-grade foil over the opening and then stitch the skin flap over the foil.You probably will have general anesthesia, which means you will be unconscious during the operation.doctor will prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection and a decongestant to keep the sinuses clear. You probably will take these medicines for a week to 10 days.given a list of precautions to follow to avoid smoke, blow your nose, or suck on items such as straws, hard candy, or ice. A fistula can cause chronic inflammation or infection of the sinus.In some cases, a very small fistula may be treated without surgery. A dentist or oral surgeon may apply gauze or another product over a blood clot that forms in the hole left by the extracted tooth. The gauze stays in place for a few days to help the wound heal.