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What Is The Effect Of Broken Tooth When Undergoing A Long Flight?
Question: Haven't been to the dentist for 25 years I am to scared I have 3 rotten broken teeth and I am due to fly on a 13 hr flight tonight will cabin pressure effect me I have no pain at all
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried at all!!
Detailed Answer:
Hello.First of all thanks for approaching Healthcaremagic for your query.I read through your query and accordingly I must say that since you dont have any symptoms of pain till now its absolutely fine to take flight.But I suggest you to carry some painkillers like diclofenac as in case of any pain disturbing you during your flight.Pressure difference can cause pain in some situations but its rare.I feel that after returning you must meet a dentist and get your teeth filled .Dentists are here to help you resolve your problems.They are not to be scared of.We are trained to be treat people with kindness and empathy and we know the problems faced by patients.So be cool and meet up a dentist and get it treated according to the clinical condition of the teeth.Besides these stay cool and calm.Do salt water gargle as it may heal any infection if at all present.Hope you are benefitted something from this reply.If you have more queries please be free to approach us as we are eagerly waiting to solve your problems.Have a healthy day and have a safe journey!!!
Dr.Rohit S Menon
Nothing to be worried at all!!
Detailed Answer:
Hello.First of all thanks for approaching Healthcaremagic for your query.I read through your query and accordingly I must say that since you dont have any symptoms of pain till now its absolutely fine to take flight.But I suggest you to carry some painkillers like diclofenac as in case of any pain disturbing you during your flight.Pressure difference can cause pain in some situations but its rare.I feel that after returning you must meet a dentist and get your teeth filled .Dentists are here to help you resolve your problems.They are not to be scared of.We are trained to be treat people with kindness and empathy and we know the problems faced by patients.So be cool and meet up a dentist and get it treated according to the clinical condition of the teeth.Besides these stay cool and calm.Do salt water gargle as it may heal any infection if at all present.Hope you are benefitted something from this reply.If you have more queries please be free to approach us as we are eagerly waiting to solve your problems.Have a healthy day and have a safe journey!!!
Dr.Rohit S Menon
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