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A member asked:
Can i still fly with an abcessed tooth?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Possibly: I prefer to have abscesses treated before flying. The pressure of flying often will cause you increased pain at altitude. That being said, if you can't get it treated before flying, get on a proper antibiotic 2 days before flying. This will prevent pus buildup and help keep pain down!
Answered 2/3/2013
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Yes.: You can still fly as a passenger, but if you're the pilot and you are in significant pain or taking any narcotic painkiller, your attentiveness and reaction time are significantly affected. I would strongly recommend taking a course of antibiotics in either case to reduce the infection and the pain. It will improve your day. Also, go get the abcess treated. Abcessed teeth can be fatal!
Answered 3/22/2014
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Yes: Yes you can provided that you are under antibiotic treatment for that abscess , and all other health issues are ok.
Answered 2/3/2013
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