{"id":893,"date":"2025-11-24T23:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/?p=893"},"modified":"2025-11-24T23:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:15:00","slug":"flying-after-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/flying-after-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Flight Risk: Why Flying After Tooth Extraction Isn\u2019t the Best Idea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Picture of a plane\u2019s wing mid-flight\" class=\"wp-image-894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.png 577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flying is expensive these days, so it\u2019s understandable that you probably wouldn\u2019t want to change your flight information unless there was some sort of emergency. Well, getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/tooth-extractions.html\">tooth extraction<\/a> definitely counts! Going airborne right after this type of dental emergency treatment can result in severe discomfort or recovery complications. Before you decide that boarding a plane with a recently removed tooth is \u201cno big deal,\u201d read on and learn more about the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique Risks of Flying After Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>changes in air pressure<\/strong> as the plane climbs into the sky can cause some unique and very unpleasant effects if you\u2019re still recovering from tooth extraction. Plane cabins are designed to mitigate pressure changes as much as possible, but the shift can still make sinus pain and headaches worse and could very well increase discomfort near your treatment site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another risk is <strong>dry socket<\/strong> \u2013 a very painful condition that happens when the blood clot protecting an extraction site dislodges. If the strain of lugging a suitcase all over the airport or being launched into the sky at breakneck speed disturbs your blood clot, OTC pain medicine might not be powerful enough to provide relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packing for Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you absolutely cannot postpone your flight, then the next-best thing you can do to have a comfortable flight and successful tooth extraction recovery is to make sure you pack these items in your carry-on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A cold compress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any prescription or OTC pain medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A water bottle (purchased from the airport kiosk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh gauze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft, bland snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anything that will help you relax or take a nap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying within two days of getting a tooth extraction really isn\u2019t the best idea. Before you decide whether to get a rain check for your trip or not, be sure to talk to your dentist. Regardless of what you choose to do, they\u2019ll be able to help you promote a successful, comfortable recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/meet-dr-rosenfeld.html\">Dr. David Rosenfeld<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/meet-dr-song.html\">Dr. Diane Song<\/a> accept Saturday and evening appointments for dental emergency patients, and are both experienced with providing comfortable tooth extractions. As compassionate dentists who are focused on helping patients alleviate and avoid pain, they\u2019d be happy to help if you\u2019re planning to fly shortly after having a troubled tooth removed. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/contact.html\">get in touch<\/a>, contact Dr. Rosenfeld and Dr. Song\u2019s office at 908-668-7838.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flying is expensive these days, so it\u2019s understandable that you probably wouldn\u2019t want to change your flight information unless there was some sort of emergency. Well, getting a tooth extraction definitely counts! Going airborne right after this type of dental emergency treatment can result in severe discomfort or recovery complications. 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