Sometimes the roots of an upper tooth sit in close proximity to a cavity above the teeth called your maxillary sinus. Extraction of a tooth with roots close to the sinus can create a hole between the sinus and your mouth. This is called an oral-antral communication. If left untreated you will experience liquids coming out of your nose when you drink as well as sinus infections from the food getting lodged up inside the hole. You can also get a sinus communication by blowing your nose forcefully in the weeks following a dental extraction in this region.

Our team of oral surgeons have thousands of hours of operating experience which enables them to surgically close these communications carefully and effectively for their patients. This helps to reduce procedure time and trauma as well as decreasing the risk of complications during or after surgery.

Our peaceful and relaxed environment here at the centre will allow you to have your surgery in as comfortable an environment as possible. You can lay back and watch a movie on our ceiling-mounted screens tucked in with a warm blanket whilst we perform your surgery which is usually done with a profound local anaesthetic.