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Can I travel two days after an extraction procedure?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having two extractions in a few days and I have a three-day beach trip planned two days after the procedure. Is it safe to still go? We will walk around and swim and that is probably all. I have a temporary cover over it because they drilled a hole in the tooth to find out how far the decay went. So, I do not know if I should wait and get it done after the beach or do it before. Two days should be enough time for it to stop swelling, right? Am I alright to go?

Answered by Dr. Asma Parveen

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

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You need to be very careful for at least 24 hours after the extraction like avoiding rinsing your mouth too hard to running or jogging, eating cold and soft food, etc. Ideally, you should not be having any problem if you follow all the instructions properly 24 hours after the extraction. But some of the things you need to keep in mind for the first week are avoid smoking, brushing on the affected side, and excessive spitting. So, take proper care of your teeth after the extraction and if you feel alright then you can go for the trip.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 12, 2018
Reviewed At January 31, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Asma Parveen is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive and restorative dentistry. She does root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental fillings, tooth extraction and minor oral surgeries. She is well versed in the management of gum diseases (periodontics). She also does cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers. She can provide oral health education and preventive care counseling. She can provide pediatric dental care and dental trauma management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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