When you have a nasty tooth extracted, that can free you from a lot of pain and discomfort, giving you a much healthier smile than you had before. However, immediately after the procedure, it may not feel like that. Caring for an extraction area after the procedure can come with its own set of challenges, and your surgeon will do what they can to help you through the recovery.
If you’re getting on a plane after a tooth extraction, there are a few ways in which that can present unique challenges. Here’s why that is, and what you can do to make the flight a little easier.
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