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Yes! Rotting teeth (specially the upper teeth) can cause sinus infections. The roots of upper teeth lie just below the sinus cavity. When once becomes infected it can cause abscesses in the sinus cavities.

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A sinus infection can make your teeth hurt because of the swelling.

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I don't think so.

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