{"id":165,"date":"2023-05-22T16:51:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T16:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2023-06-22T16:53:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T16:53:26","slug":"is-it-safe-to-fly-after-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-fly-after-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Fly after a Tooth Extraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WomanIt is a sad reality that the need for a tooth extraction<\/a> could arise at any time. Unfortunately, the procedure can temporarily throw off your routine and interfere with your plans. It might be particularly stressful if you have travel arrangements for the near future. Is it safe to fly after a tooth extraction? Read this blog post to discover what you should know before you board your next flight.\r\n\r\n\r\n

You Should Rest for 48 Hours<\/h2>\r\nAfter you get a tooth extracted, it is important that you care well for your mouth in order to prevent a complication known as dry socket. This painful condition occurs when the blood clot at an extraction site gets dislodged or fails to form.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, flying heightens the risk of dry socket. Additionally, the physical activity involved with traveling \u2014 for example, you might have a long walk through the airport \u2014 can slow down your body\u2019s ability to heal.\r\n\r\nIn the interests of your safety, most dentists recommend that patients do not fly during the initial 48 hours after a tooth extraction. In fact, it would be ideal if you waited at least one week.\r\n

Flying During Your Recovery Period<\/h2>\r\nIf you have no choice but to fly while you are recovering, it should be somewhat safe for you to do so after the initial 48 hours. However, you should be prepared for some discomfort. Changes in altitude and air pressure could irritate your sinuses. In turn, that could cause your mouth to hurt. It may be particularly painful if you had one of your upper teeth removed.\r\n\r\nOther symptoms that some people experience when they fly, such as headaches or general dental pain, may also feel worse when you are still recovering from a tooth extraction.\r\n

Tips for Safe and Comfortable Flying<\/h2>\r\nIf you have to fly while you are still on the mend, use these tips to make your travel experience a bit easier:\r\n