You learn something new everyday in this business. That’s for sure.  I spoke with an elderly lady last week who told me her dentist had advised her to get a dust mite proof cover for her mattress.

We discussed how to measure the mattress for the cover and about the different type of fabric.  We decided that she would be most happy with the cotton/polyester AllerSoft Blend.  Still, during the entire conversation, I kept hearing a little voice in my head saying “Did she say dentist????”

As soon as we ended our conversation I fired up the trusty Google search and looked for the connection between dust mites and dentists.  I was amazed. 

Dentists frequently see patients with a toothache that is not a toothache.  The person has a sinus infection, usually caused by uncontrolled allergies or a recent head cold that has not been resolved. 

From a dental x-ray, the dentist can see the maxillary sinus.  Because it runs next to the upper teeth, pain from this sinus area is frequently confused with a toothache.

So, if you have a toothache in that area, ask yourself if you have had a cold recently and if you are prone to sinus infections.  If you have taken an antihistamine or decongestant and the toothache went away, then your problem is probably sinus. 

The appointment you make might be the doctor instead of the dentist!

Til Next Time!

Cheryl
The Allergy Store