Thread: Wisdom teeth and Freediving.
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Old May 13th, 2008
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Re: Wisdom teeth and Freediving.
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I am sure others on here have way more knowledge than I...but one of the reasons DAN probably has this suggestion (4-6 wks no diving after tooth extraction) is because you now have what is essentially an open cavity in your head. This is therefore an area whereby pressure could build up (just as in your sinus cavities, yada, yada), and perhaps damage could be caused (how would you "clear" a hole where a tooth once was?). Also, a theory I've heard...though it does sound a bit far-fetched...is that any time teeth are removed, there runs the risk of barotrauma when diving. The cavity/hole could lead to the entry of gases into the blood stream. Anyway, I hope other folks on here have more to suggest to you. DAN usually errs on the side of caution. But, seriously, be careful with your health. A couple of weeks is a short while when compared to certain longer-lasting damages, right?
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