Survive Allergy Season

Survive Allergy Season

Survive Allergy Season

Making the Best of Your Summer and Fall

For most parts of the country, summer and early fall are often filled with outdoor adventures. From enjoying the local water hole and hiking to classic barbecues and playing your favorite lawn game, the fun is endless. However, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, for more than 23 million Americans, nature has created a buzzkill: ragweed. Ragweed may not be that person who signs up to bring only napkins and plastic cups to your barbecue, but the allergy symptoms of ragweed (hay fever) can make your eyeballs feel like an overfilled balloon. While the symptoms of hay fever can be merely uncomfortable and a nuisance, there are instances in which they can significantly hinder your daily life.

Hay fever includes the following symptoms:

If left untreated, symptoms can escalate to a sinus infection. Sinus infection symptoms can include facial pain, congestion, bad breath, coughing, and dental pain.

How to Fight Back

There are a few medicines, remedies, and practical tips you can use to help relieve symptoms and prevent hay fever altogether.

When to See a Dentist

If you have sinus infection and one or more of your upper teeth hurt, this is likely due to your maxillary sinus cavity not being able to drain properly. This puts pressure on your teeth, causing pain. While a sinus infection can be the cause of your tooth pain, your teeth may also be the cause of your sinus infection. If you deal with allergies, it may be hard to determine the cause of the pain in your teeth.

If you have a prolonged toothache, it is recommended that you go to your local dentist for an examination. A dentist will be able to determine whether there is an issue with your mouth that is causing your pain. If they do not find anything notable in their examination, they may refer you to a physician who can further assist you.

If you have had tooth pain with or without a sinus infection, call Porter Dental Solutions today to schedule an exam with Dr. Lance Porter.


Sources Cited

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“Ragweed Allergy.” (2015). Retrieved July 28, 2016, fromhttp://acaai.org/allergies/types/ragweed-allergy.

“The Causes of a Sinus Tooth Pain.” (n.d.). Retrieved July 27, 2016, fromhttp://crest.com/en-us/oral-care-topics/tooth-pain/the-causes-of-a-sinus-tooth-pain.

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