10 Your dull toothaches turn into serious sores.
The change in cabin pressure can turn a mild toothache into something much more severe. As Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S., explained in the Huffington Post: “The air pressure in your body (your sinuses, your ears, etc.) must equate to the air pressure in the cabin… There are instances where you have air in your teeth and changes in pressure can make it hurt—and hurt badly.” Decaying, infection, and prior dental work can all leave a patch of air in your tooth, so be hyperaware of your dental health before boarding any flights. And while you’re taking care of your teeth, try these 20 Secrets for Whiter Teeth After 40.
