5 Reasons Why Summer Break Makes Sense
1. Recovery Fits Holidays — Not School
Wisdom teeth recovery typically takes 3–7 days, and most patients are back to their normal activities within a week. By scheduling surgery in August, students or young adults can heal fully before returning to school or college, avoiding missed classes or orientation tasks.
2. Scheduling Is Easier
With summer schedules more flexible, families (and staff) have greater control over appointment timing. Clinics also tend to have more availability in summer months, simplifying planning for both teens and working adults.
3. Faster Healing for Younger Patients
Younger adults typically heal faster because their wisdom teeth roots aren’t fully developed, making the extraction smoother and reducing risk. Removing wisdom teeth before complications arise also lowers the chance of nerve-related or bone issues later on.
4. Ideal Conditions for Post‑Op Care
Summer’s warm, calm environment supports recovery. Patients can comfortably rest at home, follow a soft-food diet, and avoid strenuous activity. Plus, family members are often around to help during early recovery days.
5. Use Dental Insurance Benefits Efficiently
By mid-year, many patients have not reached their insurance limits. Scheduling wisdom teeth removal in late summer allows patients to maximize remaining benefits before they reset at year’s end.
Learn more about our dental services and schedule your consultation today. All of our surgeons at Oral and Facial Surgery are board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and, with locations in Hagerstown, Maryland and Chambersburg, you’re sure to find an office nearby. Call us in Maryland at 301-791-1700 or 717-264-7828 in Pennsylvania. We look forward to answering your questions!
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