Hi, I had maxillofacial surgery done many years ago. I had extra plates (screws etc) on one side as the bone fractured while my surgeon worked, resulting in bone graph. I am experiencing great swelling on the one side (this is 20 years later still). I have excused it in the past as a result of sinus colds or weather changing but it is becoming increasingly uncomfortable. The swelling is accompanied by my teeth moving constantly and feeling that they will fall out. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Hi, Thank you for the query. Swelling on one side of the face along with the mobility of the teeth may be because of the infection in the gum and bone. Yes maxillary sinus infection, along with the persisting infection in the upper teeth may lead to mobility of the teeth because of the boneless in that area. So first take an OPG and PNS x-ray to rule out the extent of the infection. See your dentist for the further treatment depending on the diagnosis. But sinusitis has to be treated first to localize the area involved and to know the source of infection. Hope this information will help you. Take care.