Sinuses and gums... what is the connection??!
Question: I've always been curious why when my sinuses are acting up, my gums itch and become red. It's really irritating, and is causing my gums to recede at a young age (25) because they get so inflamed and I can't stop mouthwashing when this happens. It's always been this way, and I have always had impeccable oral heath habits so it isn't gingivitis. What on earth is the connection here? Do I have a crossed nerve between my sinuses and my gums?
Answers: I've always been curious why when my sinuses are acting up, my gums itch and become red. It's really irritating, and is causing my gums to recede at a young age (25) because they get so inflamed and I can't stop mouthwashing when this happens. It's always been this way, and I have always had impeccable oral heath habits so it isn't gingivitis. What on earth is the connection here? Do I have a crossed nerve between my sinuses and my gums?
im not sure its a 1oo% right answer but something i learnt today while i was at the dentist:
the roof of your mouth is the bottom of your sinus cavitys..
and to answer you question, you say your gums and sinuses are irritating you or acting up.. maybe thats the reason. they connect through soft tissue.
hope i helped.
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Connection is that sinuses are placed in the face that you feel it on your forehead, your eyes, your sides of your nose, your ears, the bottom part of your face. Go to library and search "sinuses". You should never over do mouthwash. Once a day is enough. There comes your gums problems. It's not impeccable, it's abuse of your mouth.
Take care.