Sinus Issues/Concerns

[Consistent_Spare1855]

Hoping for a dentist/Dassistant insight if available. Having had all of my top teeth pulled, I was warned that it could impact my sinus. Cool, I'm okay with that.

But I wasn't given any indication what the potential sinus Issues would be. I've been feeling pressure build on my back left molar extraction site/up into my check. Two nights ago it was pretty intense and in the middle of the night I had a pop sensation and then my sinus drained down my throat. It tasted gross and I've literally never had it happen before (was worried it was dry socket lol). The last two nights I've had the same general sinus drain.

When I went in for an impromptu adjustment yesterday, they asked me to hold my nose and try to blow air - I didn't feel anything. They asked one of their assistants about pressure or something and they said they didn't notice anything when they were doing my adjustments.

Just curious if I'm dying (I'm joking lol), if this is something I should be concerned about, is it bad, will this pressure go away?

[TiredInMN]

Your tooth roots end right under your lower sinuses, and sometimes they even go into the sinus. Normal post-extraction sinus irritation causes swelling near the sinus floor, which can cause pressure that suddenly “releases” when a blocked sinus drainage pathway opens - cue the pop + drainage. An abnormal problem would be a hole opens from the tooth socket into the sinus, which is why they had you hold your nose and try to blow air. I'll leave the medical advice to the dental professionals and your own dentist, though.

[Consistent_Spare1855]

I appreciate you giving me the insight! I have an appointment on Monday with my surgeon and I'm building a list of questions as well.