PLANE passengers beware — you should never fly the day after visiting the dentist.
Flight attendants and crew have revealed that they’ve made it a rule to not take flights within 24 hours of getting dental work to save themselves from pain.
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Studies have shown that the changes in air pressure due to elevation can cause pockets of air and gas to get trapped in teeth, causing toothaches.
For those with perfectly healthy teeth, have no fear, you are safe to fly.
If you’ve had recent dental work, like a filling or a crown, however, flying later is the best form of prevention.
Flying also directly impacts the body in other ways — including increased gassiness and likelihood of getting sick.
Jacob Rosenberg, a clinical professor at the University of Copenhagen, explained it was normal for the average passenger to have increased farts, thanks to lowered cabin pressure.
While in the air, the gas inside your stomach expands by 30 percent and there’s nowhere to go but out.
Rosenberg explained the phenomenon using something he witnessed during a flight.
An empty water bottle he brought on board expanded while he was up in the sky and by the time he landed, it had crumpled.
To help tame the gassiness and not gross out the person sitting next to you, eating extra carbohydrates and less fiber before and during your flight can help.
Another tip to stay healthy while flying is wearing a mask.
Research compiled by Compare Travel Insurance has revealed that there is a hundred times higher chance of catching a cold while flying.
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Steven Reed from the Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia has shared that cabin crew are granted upper respiratory infection leave as well as regular sick leave thanks to the common cold.
It’s also important to get beauty rest and drink plenty of water on flights.
Research has shown that the average body is stripped of up to 1.5 liters of water during three-hour flights.
Australian Medical Association vice president Tony Bartone has recommended drinking more than the standard eight glasses of water a day, as well as avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
On top of dehydration, air pressure in cabins impacts blood oxygen levels.
One study revealed that the average person’s oxygen level dropped approximately 4 percent, which can lead to grogginess, headaches, and a lack of mental sharpness.
