I just found out today that I have a fractured/cracked tooth. Tooth is #14. But, I have a trip planned to New York. I have to leave in one day. They checked to see if a root canal was possible and the answer was no. The tooth needs to be extracted. Should I wait until I come back to have it extracted? Will flying cause any problems... air pressure? What should I do?
Hello and thanks for writing in. I would suggest you to get it extracted before you leave. Yes flying causes change in pressure that can lead to toothache. But take a second opinion whether that tooth (#14) can be saved with RCT or not. Even fractured tooth can be saved these days. If RCT is not at all possible then leaving that tooth like that may spoil your trip. Even if you get it removed and stitched properly you can be back to work within 24 hours and can take a flight. Keep some emergency medicine with you. For pain diclofenac plus paracetamol will help. Hope this answers your query. Take disregards