{"id":531,"date":"2021-12-04T19:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=531"},"modified":"2022-01-05T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T19:13:36","slug":"tips-for-recovering-from-oral-surgery-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/tips-for-recovering-from-oral-surgery-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Recovering from Oral Surgery Over the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_474642841__1641409895_28857-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman relaxing with dog during christmas\" class=\"wp-image-532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_474642841__1641409895_28857-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_474642841__1641409895_28857-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/AdobeStock_474642841__1641409895_28857.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa, Christmas dinner, opening presents with family, oral surgery \u2013 wait, that last one isn\u2019t known to be part of the holiday season, is it? Known or not, sometimes it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may be inconvenient, especially when preparing to gather with family and friends, there are ways you can continue to heal successfully while also having fun. Here are tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/\">your dentist in Waterbury<\/a> to keep in mind as you spend time with loved ones and recover from oral surgery to achieve a healthier smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Physical Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of participating in this year\u2019s family football festivities or going for the annual holiday 5K, take the time off to relax and cheer everyone on from the sidelines. You might even bring a few board or card games, so you, too, can get involved in the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you\u2019re recovering from oral surgery doesn\u2019t mean you have to stay at home like a hermit this holiday season. Spending time with family and friends can make the healing process more manageable, so just be mindful of what you eat, how you play, and when you travel. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be feeling better and preparing to ring in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stick to Soft Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of your mom\u2019s holiday table may look enticing, but if you\u2019re tempted by anything hard in consistency, walk away. Eating foods that have tough textures can be difficult to chew, causing additional discomfort and potentially impacting your ability to heal. This is also true for spicy foods and those beverages with high acidity levels. Instead, fill up on mashed potatoes, yogurt, eggs, stuffing, soup, or even baked sweet potatoes, and don\u2019t forget to drink lots of water. This will help flush out any toxins or bacteria and keep your mouth from getting dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpone Travel If Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although oral surgery doesn\u2019t always require that you wait a few days before traveling, it might be better to err on the side of caution before flying in an airplane if you can. The reason is that the air pressure within the plane can make your discomfort level more difficult to manage. However, if you cannot shift your travel dates, make sure to create an ice pack to help reduce swelling and pain and take any prescribed medications to maintain a level of comfort while flying or riding in a car or train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral surgery doesn\u2019t have to turn you into The Grinch this year in terms of staying away from the people you care about. In fact, spending time with loved ones will probably help the healing process progress as you avoid dwelling on any discomfort. Just make smart decisions on what you are eating, your physical exertion, and travel decisions. When you aren\u2019t focused on the time passing during your recovery, you\u2019ll be better before you know it heading into the New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/about-our-office.html\">Waterbury Smiles<\/a>, we have a two-dentist team of passionate professionals who are in the upper echelon of their field. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and our staff is knowledgeable on the latest dental trends. We know your life can get busy, so we offer evening hours during most of the week. The timing may not be ideal, but if you need oral surgery, you should make an appointment \u2013 holidays or not. For any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">oral care needs<\/a>, large or small, we can help. You can schedule an appointment or consultation on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (203) 575-9097.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Santa, Christmas dinner, opening presents with family, oral surgery \u2013 wait, that last one isn\u2019t known to be part of the holiday season, is it? Known or not, sometimes it\u2019s necessary. 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