{"id":138,"date":"2025-01-13T17:47:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2025-03-18T17:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T17:42:44","slug":"reschedule-flight-recently-had-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=138","title":{"rendered":"Why You Might Want to Reschedule Your Flight if You\u2019ve Recently Had a Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"Passports and camera and sunglasses resting on a world map\" class=\"wp-image-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 314w, https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you had travel plans and booked a flight. Your departure date crept closer and closer, which was all well and good \u2013 until you needed an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/tooth-extractions.html\">emergency tooth extraction<\/a>. Now your mouth is sore, you have all these recovery instructions to follow, and your diet is limited. Should you still take that flight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably want to reschedule, if possible. There are plenty of good reasons why your dentist wouldn&#8217;t recommend a post-extraction flight, and you can learn all about them in this post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 48 hours after your tooth extraction is when you\u2019re most vulnerable to an increased risk of recovery complications. For example, you could experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severe discomfort.<\/strong> Cabin pressure is not particularly kind to your sinuses. The frequent pressure shifts can make them swell and exert more weight on your teeth \u2013 not a good sensation for an already sore extraction area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interference with healing.<\/strong> If you\u2019re carrying heavy bags or like to wander around the airport after confirming your gate does indeed exist, the physical exertion can increase oral bleeding and slow down your body\u2019s healing process. And the travel stress won\u2019t help!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry socket.<\/strong> This is when the protective blood clot that shields the new hole in your gums comes loose. Dry socket exposes your nerves and sensitive oral tissues and is quite painful. OTC pain relievers usually aren\u2019t enough to mask the discomfort. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When It\u2019s Safe to Hop on A Plane Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your risk of complications mid-flight does decrease after 48 hours, it\u2019s a good idea to wait at least one week before hopping on a plane. This will give your body plenty of time to heal and recover from your tooth extraction. You\u2019ll probably feel better in general, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, make sure to confirm this timeline with your dentist. Not everyone heals at the same pace, and you may need more or less recovery time depending on your extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can\u2019t Reschedule? Optimize Your Carry-On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really can\u2019t reschedule your flight, then it\u2019s best to make yourself as comfortable as possible once you\u2019re in the cabin! You should pack these items into your personal and carry-on bags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pain relievers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gauze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A water bottle (to be refilled after making it through TSA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bag of ice, icepack, or cold compress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep aids, a blanket, pillows \u2013 prepare to get cozy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft snacks that won\u2019t hurt your teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your favorite, most distracting form of entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earbuds or headphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your dentist know if you plan on flying soon after your tooth extraction. They may be able to help you with more tips \u2013 or give you more good reasons to postpone your flight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Henry Lu<\/a> loved his own dentist growing up and strives to emulate his gentleness and thoroughness. If you need a tooth extraction in Dallas, This Nova Southeastern graduate will work hard to help you have a positive experience during \u2013 and after! \u2013 your treatment. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillmanfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Henry with questions or concerns about your tooth extraction recovery (or how they might impact your flight plans), call 469-998-9822.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s say you had travel plans and booked a flight. Your departure date crept closer and closer, which was all well and good \u2013 until you needed an emergency tooth extraction. Now your mouth is sore, you have all these recovery instructions to follow, and your diet is limited. Should you still take that flight? 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