No one in your family should have to go through the pain of an impacted wisdom tooth. For that reason, you’ll naturally want to make sure that your teenager or young adult has their potentially problematic third molars removed as soon as possible. If you have yet to schedule this procedure, why not have it done during the summer? This time of year offers a variety of benefits when it comes to scheduling advanced dental treatments. Below are 4 reasons to set up a summertime wisdom tooth extraction for one of your loved ones.
1. Summer Vacation Means More Free Time to Recover
Wisdom tooth extraction is usually performed with general anesthesia, which takes some time to fully recover from. Most patients need to spend the next few days resting after the procedure. If you have a teenager that’s in high school or a young adult that’s in college, it’ll be easier to find the time they’ll need to recover when they don’t have classes to worry about. For adults that already have jobs, it’s usually easier to find time off in the summer months when a lot of people are taking vacations anyway.
2. It’s Easier to Schedule Appointments During the Summer
Since more people are out of town during the summer months, dental practices tend to be less busy during this time. Consequently, it will be much easier to set up wisdom tooth extraction at a convenient date. Most people wait to have wisdom teeth removed until they have absolutely no choice, so try to time the procedure for when you have more control over the scheduling.
3. You’ll Be Able to Control Your Loved One’s Diet Better
Most people can return to a normal routine after wisdom tooth extraction, but they’ll still need to stick to a soft food diet for at least a few days. It will be much easier to ensure that your teenager or young adult has suitably soft foods available when they’re staying at home instead of going to school, college, or work, and you can make sure that they’re sticking to the recommended diet.
4. It Will Cause Less Stress for the Patient
Facial swelling and redness of the gums tend to occur after wisdom teeth surgery. Your teenager or young adult may therefore be a bit self-conscious about their appearance during this time. But if they’re able to stay at home, they don’t have to worry about anyone else seeing them. They also won’t have to worry about the stress of schoolwork on top of their discomfort.
By having wisdom teeth removed during the summer, preferably as early as possible, you can protect the teenager or young adult in your life from serious dental complications without significantly disrupting their classes or work. Call your dentist today to discuss possible appointment times.
About Boerne Dental Center
At Boerne Dental Center, Dr. Gomillion and Dr. Luttrell, Sr. have been taking care of families for over 50 years. They’ve witnessed the growth and changes in the area firsthand and have always gone out of their way to show compassion during every procedure. They make a point of diagnosing and removing wisdom teeth as early as possible to prevent them from causing problems. To learn more about scheduling a wisdom tooth extraction, visit their website or call (830) 249-2045.