{"id":10,"date":"2019-06-16T19:20:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-16T19:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/?p=10"},"modified":"2019-07-16T19:22:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T19:22:43","slug":"wisdom-teeth-extractions-in-new-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/16\/wisdom-teeth-extractions-in-new-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer: A Convenient Time for Wisdom Teeth Extractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"summertime<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Most people are busy in the summertime. You may plan to go\non vacation, catch up on household projects, and more. However, you may want to\nadd one more thing to your summer to-do list: wisdom\nteeth extractions<\/a>. In this article, we will discuss why this season may be\nthe best time to undergo this important procedure and how you can plan your\ntreatment so it disrupts your life as little as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Visit Your Dentist for a Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your dentist has previously recommended that you get your\nwisdom teeth removed, you may simply be able to call their office and schedule\nyour procedure. However, if you are unsure if you need to have these teeth\nextracted, schedule a checkup with your dentist. They will examine all of your\nteeth, including your wisdom teeth, and give you their professional opinion on\nwhat you should do. If your wisdom teeth are not causing any problems, and they\nare not likely to do so in the near future, you may be able to retain them.\nHowever, if there are signs of trouble, or if you want to get them removed as a\npurely precautionary measure, your dentist will start planning the extraction\nsurgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing for Your Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are on vacation from work or school this summer, you\nwill not need to worry about keeping up with homework or work assignments while\nyou recover from your oral surgery. Rather, you can use that time to enjoy some\nrest and relaxation. Before your procedure, stock up on soft foods. Applesauce,\nsmoothies, and even ice cream (without any hard candies or nuts in it) are all\ngood choices. You could also pick out a few movies or books that you would like\nto enjoy while you are on the mend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need to ask a friend or family member to drive you\nto and from your appointment, particularly if you plan to be sedated. Since\nmany people have time off during the summer, it should be fairly easy for you\nto find a driver to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Recovery Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your wisdom teeth extraction procedure should not take a big\nchunk out of your summer vacation. Most people are able to resume their normal\nroutine within 7 \u2013 10 days. If you experience any problems or have any concerns\nduring your recovery period, reach out to your dentist. They want you to get\nback to feeling your best as soon as possible so you can go out and enjoy all\nthat summertime has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you been putting off needed wisdom teeth extractions?\nThis summer may be the perfect time for you to get this important procedure\ntaken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About New Haven Dental Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a team of general dentists and specialists at New\nHaven Dental Group who can perform a range of services, including wisdom teeth\nextractions. If you would like to learn more about us or schedule an oral\nsurgery consultation, contact us\nvia our website<\/a> or call one of our conveniently located offices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most people are busy in the summertime. You may plan to go on vacation, catch up on household projects, and more. However, you may want to add one more thing to your summer to-do list: wisdom teeth extractions. In this article, we will discuss why this season may be the best time to undergo this important procedure and how you can plan your treatment so it disrupts your life as little as possible. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10\/revisions\/12"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}