{"id":116,"date":"2019-01-22T21:49:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T21:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2024-08-29T22:37:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T22:37:21","slug":"will-your-toothache-in-chaska-get-worse-on-an-airplane-possibly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/will-your-toothache-in-chaska-get-worse-on-an-airplane-possibly\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Your Toothache In Chaska Get Worse On an Airplane? Possibly!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-04.jpg\" alt=\"Man touches his face in pain \" class=\"wp-image-117\" style=\"width:302px;height:202px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you travel frequently for business, or are you taking a\npersonal trip soon? You may be surprised to hear it, but you\u2019re at greater risk\nof sudden dental pain when you fly. And if you already have a toothache at home,\nit can easily get worse on an airplane. Air travel is stressful enough already\nwithout the added problem of getting a toothache mid-flight, not to mention\nthat you don\u2019t want a dental emergency to ruin your trip. Keep reading to learn\nwhy this happens and whether there\u2019s a way to make it to your destination\npain-free! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Toothaches Occur More Easily On an Airplane? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the reasons behind toothaches while flying: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cabin<br>pressure<\/strong> \u2013 The cabin pressure that makes your ears \u201cpop\u201d while flying can<br>also trigger a toothache. This is because the air pressure in areas like your<br>sinuses is different than the air pressure in the airplane, particularly during<br>ascent and descent. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An undiagnosed<br>cavity<\/strong> \u2013 Many people assume they would automatically know when they have a<br>cavity because they would feel pain, but that\u2019s not always the case. A cavity<br>causes air to get trapped in the tooth, which rapidly expands in response to<br>changes in cabin pressure and causes a sudden flare-up of pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing<br>dental work<\/strong> \u2013 Similarly, although you\u2019re not normally aware of it, small<br>amounts of air can also be trapped in dental fillings or other dental work.<br>When this air expands, it stimulates the nerve of the tooth and leads to pain<br>or discomfort. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Prevent a Toothache While Flying? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably familiar with the commonly-used trick of\nchewing gum to relieve pressure in the ears or sinuses while flying.\nUnfortunately, there isn\u2019t always such a simple solution for dental-related\npain, and over-the-counter pain killers may or may not be effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to note that the roots and nerves of\nyour upper teeth extend directly into your sinuses, so if you\u2019re getting pain\nin several upper teeth, the usual remedies may work for you by relieving sinus\npressure. These include gum, repeated swallowing or special earplugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have pain in just one tooth, you\u2019ll want to have it\nlooked at as soon as possible. If the tooth has existing dental work, it may\nneed to be repaired or replaced, or you may have a cavity that needs to be\ntreated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course, if you notice any sensitivity before a trip,\nit\u2019s a good idea to have it evaluated by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dentist in Chaska<\/a>\nbefore you leave. Better safe than sorry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/dr-aaron-swingdorf.html\">Dr. Aaron B. Swingdorf<\/a> is a general, cosmetic and restorative dentist in Chaska who know how much toothaches can affect traveling. He always encourages their patients to schedule regular checkups and call them at the earliest sign of pain so they can minimize the risk of toothaches while flying. If you have any other questions about your oral health while traveling, they can be reached via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at (952) 448-4151.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you travel frequently for business, or are you taking a personal trip soon? You may be surprised to hear it, but you\u2019re at greater risk of sudden dental pain when you fly. And if you already have a toothache at home, it can easily get worse on an airplane. 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