Author Topic: how long after minor surgery can we start diving again? (Read 689 times)

tulip · « **on:** November 20, 2007, 12:17:28 PM »

hello..

i'm posting for a friend of mine. she's going to have a minor dental surgery to remove her wisdom tooth. how long after the surgery can she start diving again? she's already made appointment for her surgery this thursday and on saturday she's leaving for her AOWD.

any opinion on this? i personally think it's too soon after the surgery..

Yan · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2007, 01:07:55 PM »

when i had my wisdom tooth removed and the dentist said no diving for at least 2 weeks. but you can ask the dentist before you get your tooth removed...can always reschedule after your AOWD.... hehehehe

ikan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2007, 01:10:31 PM »

It is better for her to check with the dentist .. as we dont know what exactly does the procedure involves and how long will it take to recover ...

Bones · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2007, 06:14:56 PM »

I would advise 2 weeks for the wound to seal off (this is a minimum requirement). But then it depends on the procedure. This is to prevent the occurance of dental barotrauma where there is tracking of gasses into the soft tissue from the broken mucosa.

So I guess you friend should reschedule her AOWD

Nitrogen addict · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2007, 07:34:25 PM »

yup tru and follow bone's advise. I had dental boratrauma, my tooth was brittle and its easily broken to tiny pieces, my dentist was so shocked and asked me what caused my tooth to be in that conditions. In fact I already told her that I am a diver.

MT_Tanc · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2007, 07:43:34 PM »

Quote from: Nitrogen addict on November 20, 2007, 07:34:25 PM

yup tru and follow bone's advise. I had dental boratrauma, my tooth was brittle and its easily broken to tiny pieces, my dentist was so shocked and asked me what caused my tooth to be in that conditions. In fact I already told her that I am a diver.

Thanks NA ,now i know why mine also easily broken.so what did u do for treatment?

Nitrogen addict · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2007, 07:45:37 PM »

i have to change to another dentist and explain to them my problem. There's a good dentist at ampang park Klinik gigi Zul.

tulip · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2007, 08:17:30 PM »

Quote from: Bones on November 20, 2007, 06:14:56 PM

I would advise 2 weeks for the wound to seal off (this is a minimum requirement). But then it depends on the procedure. This is to prevent the occurance of dental barotrauma where there is tracking of gasses into the soft tissue from the broken mucosa.

So I guess you friend should reschedule her AOWD

cool.. i guess now maybe she'd listen to me.

thanks Bones.

will tell her to read this comment of yours

Bones · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:27:58 PM »

Quote from: tulip on November 20, 2007, 08:17:30 PM

Quote from: Bones on November 20, 2007, 06:14:56 PM
I would advise 2 weeks for the wound to seal off (this is a minimum requirement). But then it depends on the procedure. This is to prevent the occurance of dental barotrauma where there is tracking of gasses into the soft tissue from the broken mucosa.

So I guess you friend should reschedule her AOWD

cool.. i guess now maybe she'd listen to me. thanks Bones.

will tell her to read this comment of yours

No worries Tulip. Laying off diving for several weeks is better than being affected for a longer period. Hopefully she sees it that way

ScubaBunny · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2007, 09:53:46 AM »

Guilty as charged. Also have asked my MI, said no no.. pls lay off d dental procedure 1st. Dentist not diver..

Thanks all!

how long after minor surgery can we start diving again?