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I had 2 extractions done last February. They wanted to prepare me for implants, but I didn't have the money at the time to do it. Luckily, both extraction sites (back top right molar, and lower back bottom molar) cannot be seen when I smile or talk so I chose to not get implants. The surgeon warned ...

Congrats msw! That's really great news. Enjoy feeling better and smiling more!

6-8 weeks as a general rule, and of course, run it by your maxillofacial surgeon if you need to. Another thing to consider is the effects cabin pressure changes can have on the healing process when the plane ascends and descends. In my situation, I experienced pain when the plane took off and landed...