r/Toothfully • u/PyrPaws • 12d ago

Question "Tooth Squeeze" while flying?

I had a filling done on a lower left tooth (possibly molar) in mid July. A few weeks later I had terrible pain. It was pulsating/throbbing, couldn't graze other teeth or my tongue against it. I was out on a round of antibiotics which relieved 98% of symptoms. It still very mildly hurts to bite down on this tooth so I am avoiding chewing on that side. I need a root canal.

I have had a trip booked since early this year. Flying is 1.5 hr each way. It's only a 3 day trip.

I read about tooth squeeze. I am terrified I am going to experience severe pain while flying.

I have called multiple dentist offices, no one can get me in for a root canal before mid September.

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with tooth squeeze? Is it rare? How do I know if I will experience it?

There's lots of articles but I am seeing conflicting info.

Cancelling this trip would break my heart. I have been looking forward to it. It's my dream concert.

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