2007-02-05 04:10:38 · 4 answers · asked by nekbug 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It really depends on the difficulty of the procedure and if you have had sutures placed or not. The pressure on the plane at high altitudes is what can disrupt a clot that's not well formed yet. It's best to wait several days to a week (based on any complications of the procedure preformed) before flying unless you just have too. You might want to ask the dentist about this so he can make an accurate decision based on how your procedure went. Good luck and hope I was of some help.
2007-02-05 04:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a passenger you can fly "almost" as soon as the groggyness from the anaesthetic fades. The reduced pressure in the cabin could cause you to feel a bit poorly. These days it's unusual to have to return for stitches-out so you should be fine after a couple of days.
If you're piloting the aeroplane then wait at least a week if you've had a General anaesthetic. Would you want to be on a plane if you knew that the driver might feel a bit droopy?
2007-02-05 12:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had my wisdom teeth out 25 years ago and I still cannot fly.
2007-02-05 12:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by remember_lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I had mine out last year the nurse told me a week, as with the pressure your teeth can move into the gap where the old teeth used to be.
2007-02-05 12:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋