I had 4 dental implants places last fall and since I got the implants, I’ve had problems with my sinuses. I never had trouble before that. I spoke with my dentist and he told me that it’s totally unrelated. He didn’t do an exam or x-rays to see if my sinuses are affected by the implants. He just says it’s not related. How does he know that without checking? How can I get him to check? Cynthia
Cynthia – You can ask your dentist to check the implants specifically for impact to your sinuses. But you can also get a second opinion from another implant dentist who will perform the exam and diagnostic studies.
Another option is to schedule an appointment with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) to determine the cause of your sinus problems.
If the problem is with your dental implants, you may consider getting a second opinion from a skilled implant dentist on the best way to correct the situation.
This post is sponsored by Lowell dentist Dr. Michael Szarek.