{"id":119,"date":"2020-06-01T18:04:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T18:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2020-07-01T18:05:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T18:05:14","slug":"oral-surgery-dental-implants-arlington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/01\/oral-surgery-dental-implants-arlington\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Oral Surgery? 5 Reasons Summer is a Good Time to Get it Done"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanHave you been putting off having a tooth extracted? Maybe you\u2019ve been waiting to replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Arlington? If you\u2019ve been delaying an oral surgery because you\u2019re just too busy, there\u2019s no better time than now to make your oral health a priority. Although you might not look forward to the procedure, summer is the ideal time to invest in your smile. Here are 5 reasons you should schedule your oral surgery<\/a> during the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

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1. More Flexibility in Your Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between your work commitments and your daily\nresponsibilities at home, your life is busy. Generally, you might not have the\ntime for oral surgery. During the summer months, life often slows down to give you\nmore flexibility to take vacations or plan for the procedure you\u2019ve been\nputting off. You don\u2019t need to worry about taking time off work or skipping\nclass, so you can focus on the full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019re Staying Indoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, the hot months of summer can take a toll\non your body, which can slow the healing process. Most likely, you\u2019re already\nspending more time in doors to beat the heat, so why not recover from your\nprocedure in comfort? You can relax and rest in a cool environment for an\neasier recovery process easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019re Staying Hydrated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drinking plenty of water is essential during the summer to\nstay hydrated, which can help you recover after your procedure. It\u2019s best to\ndrink plenty of water after your surgery; however, avoid drinking through a straw,\nespecially if you had a tooth removed. It can cause the blood clot to dislodge\ntoo early, leading to a painful condition called dry socket. Instead, take\nsmall sips of water frequently to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Committed to Your Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a long day at work or school, it\u2019s easy to climb into\nbed without brushing or flossing your teeth. As life slows down in the summer,\nyou have more time to recommit to your oral hygiene, which allows you to pay\nmore attention to small details. Committing to proper brushing and flossing\nwill reduce bad bacteria, plaque, and food particles that can lead to infection\nduring your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Convenient Soft Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re surrounded by a variety of summer foods, like chips\nand hot dogs. Although harder foods are common, you can also find several\nsofter options, like cool yogurt, tasty pastas, or iced smoothies. Since you\u2019ll\nneed a soft diet after your surgery, it will be easier to menu plan because your\ntop summer favorites will be available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t put your oral surgery off any longer. Summer is the\nperfect time to restore your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Stephen Wardlaw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over a decade, Dr. Stephen Wardlaw<\/a>\nhas provided comprehensive dental care in Texas. He\u2019s committed to continuing his\neducation to deliver superior services, even for those with complex needs. Dr.\nWardlaw can replace your missing teeth or extract your tooth using the latest\nadvancements in dentistry. Contact our office<\/a>\ntoday to schedule your consultation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you been putting off having a tooth extracted? Maybe you\u2019ve been waiting to replace your missing teeth with dental implants in Arlington? If you\u2019ve been delaying an oral surgery because you\u2019re just too busy, there\u2019s no better time than now to make your oral health a priority. Although you might not look forward to […]<\/p>\n","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-119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":121,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119\/revisions\/121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.i20familydental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}