Toothache & Air Travel.

[Tonji]

I have never really had any fear of flying, just the occasional prayers on take off & landing. My problem with air travel is that it always seems to trigger toothache. I arrive & the next day I have raging toothache without fail, a few days later it subsides. My theory is, its to do with sitting in a pressurized cabin, the air pressure builds in a cavity in the tooth, then inflames the nerves or whatever.
I’ve mentioned this to my dentist, but she’s Polish, & she scares me, she also gave me a blank look as if I am talking madness.
Well I’m off to Sardinia at the end of the month, & wondered if its only me that suffers from this. Does anyone have any tips on a cure, or do I just have sensitive teeth?

[The_duke]

Get a bottle of whole cloves, suck on one until it goes soggy then replace it until you land. This does two things keeps the airways to the ears open and floods the teeth with a mild anesthetic. trust me 

[lazaroonie]

this is a recognised medical condition called Barodontalgia, which basically means pain caused by the change in atmospheric pressure.

[Tonji]

this is a recognised medical condition called Barodontalgia, which basically means pain caused by the change in atmospheric pressure.

Thanks Laz, I've now been able to find some medical journals on the net concerning this. Interestingly it can trigger sinus infections, which I also get. Looks like I need to stock up on more strong pain killers.

Get a bottle of whole cloves, suck on one until it goes soggy then replace it until you land. This does two things keeps the airways to the ears open and floods the teeth with a mild anesthetic. trust me 

Thanks Duke, I'll try anything.