{"id":80,"date":"2025-04-11T22:25:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T22:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2025-05-20T22:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T22:28:24","slug":"tooth-extraction-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowvalefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/11\/tooth-extraction-flying\/","title":{"rendered":"Having That Painful Tooth Extracted Has Left Me on Cloud 9, but When Can I Fly Again?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While preserving teeth is one of the primary goals of dentistry, it is sometimes necessary to remove a troubled tooth to protect the health<\/a> of the rest of the smile. For example, a tooth may be severely decayed and have the potential to spread its infections to other teeth, or a patient may simply not have enough room in their mouth for their wisdom teeth. However, flying too soon after an extraction can involve a few hazards. Here\u2019s a quick overview of a few of the risks of flying after having a tooth removed and what you can do to mitigate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Can Happen if I Fly Too Soon After a Tooth Extraction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is ideal to spend the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours immediately following a tooth extraction resting so the mouth can begin the healing process with minimal stress. This is true for both simple and surgical extractions, and your dentist will provide you with a detailed set of aftercare instructions to help ensure a smooth recovery. It\u2019s important to follow these guidelines precisely to prevent complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Neglecting the guidelines can leave you vulnerable to unpleasant complications. It\u2019s best to wait for at least two days before getting on a plane after tooth extraction since air pressure gets lower at higher elevations, which can cause much distress in the blood vessels in your healing oral tissues. One possible issue is dry socket, a severely painful condition that happens when the blood clot forming over the surgical wound left by a tooth extraction becomes compromised or dislodged. Over-the-counter pain medication is usually ineffective in this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I Absolutely Have to Fly After a Tooth Extraction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s best to wait a few days after your extraction before getting on a plane, some patients may have pressing concerns that require them to fly. If you cannot delay your flight, these guidelines may help you avoid complications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n