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Is Flying Safe After Tooth Filling?

Posted on Thu, 6 Jul 2017

Question: Hi,

I recently broke my tooth to the nerve, the dentist put a temporary filling in as I am on holiday and I am hoping to get it fixed when I am back home.
I have had no pain for the last 2 months, should I be okay to fly?
It's a long flight (24 hours) to be in pain if it's not all okay.

Thank tou

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take flight . Nothing to be worried

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for consulting Healthcaremagic.
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query.

I have read your query and understand your concern. As far as you have temporary restored cavity tooth there is nothing to be worried YES you can take flight. There is no pain in cabin pressure change if tooth is temporarily restored . But still i will suggest you to take Analgesic medicine like Tylenol or Diclofenac with you by consulting with local doctor . Keep it with you for emergency case only .

Hope this will help you .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (28 minutes later)

Thank you,

Forgot to mention that I need to have a root canal done on the same tooth, is that still okay?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome .

Thanks for providing me this information . As your tooth have to go for RCT then pain can arise anytime . That is why i suggested you medicine for that . You can take medicine with you and then go for Root canal treatment done after reaching home . I will also suggest go for crown after root canal treatment is completed .
Hope i have answered your query.
If you have further query i will be happy to help .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana