how long do i have to wait until i can eat after a tooth extraction?
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For at least 24 hours after your tooth extraction, you should consume only soft foods and liquids. You can ease into a more normal diet when you feel comfortable doing so. Try to stick with easy-to-chew foods for a few days.
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For the first 24 to 48 hours, eat only liquid and soft foods like yogurt, apple sauce, and ice cream. Cold foods may help with some of the discomfort. As you start to feel better, you can try incorporating more solid foods. On the third day after surgery, try foods like eggs, toast, or oatmeal.
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Applesauce is a good choice after your tooth extraction because it will add some fiber to your diet. After the first day, you might try mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, and broth-based soups without large chunks of meat. Eat these foods lukewarm, not hot.
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SMOKING: DO NOT smoke at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to or for 1 week after tooth surgery, since it is very detrimental to the healing process and will greatly increase your risk of DRY socket. DO NOT suck through a straw for the first 2 weeks after tooth surgery, as this will increase your risk of DRY socket.
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After wisdom tooth extraction and for the first 30 minutes after leaving the office, keep the gauze that was placed over the surgical site in place and then gently remove it. If there is still active bleeding, replace it with a fresh, moistened, rolled up piece of gauze. Bite down gently but firmly for 45 minutes.
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If you have one simple upper wisdom tooth removed, you should be back to normal the next day. If, on the other hand, all four of your wisdom teeth are impacted and need to extracted in hospital, your recovery time can be up to a week.
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Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for 24 hours after the extraction to avoid dislodging the clot that forms in the socket. After 24 hours, rinse with your mouth with a solution made of 1/2 teaspoon salt and 8 ounces of warm water. Do not drink from a straw for the first 24 hours.
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Soft ice cream, yogurt, or any cold, soft types of food are recommended at this time. Of course, you can eat anything that's not hard to chew. However, avoid those that can cause food to be lodged in the area where the extraction took place and avoid chewing in that area as well.
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Normally, you should avoid solid food for just 24 hours after your oral surgery, after which it may be okay to eat it again.
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Do not smoke, or rinse your mouth vigorously, or drink through a straw for 24 hours. These activities create suction in the mouth, which could loosen the clot and delay healing. Avoid alcoholic beverages or mouthwash containing alcohol for 24 hours. Limit strenuous activity for 24 hours after the extraction.
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A common question we get is how long one should wait to have an alcoholic beverage after having had oral surgery done. It is recommended to wait at least 48 hours before resuming alcohol consumption. After surgery, especially for the first 24 hours, it is advised that you take this opportunity to relax and recover.
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Physical Activity Limitations: The First 24 Hours After wisdom teeth removal, physical activity must be strictly limited for the first 24 hours. Strenuous exercise and work are to be avoided, as is bending over or heavy lifting.
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Pain medications are normally required after tooth extraction surgery. If you can take ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®), take 400–600 mg every 6–8 hours or as prescribed by your doctor. Ibuprofen will help with pain relief and as an anti-inflammatory.
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Generally speaking, you should not eat or drink anything, including water, for eight to 12 hours before your surgery. If the surgery requires a local anesthetic, you may be allowed to have a light meal one to two hours in advance but be sure to brush and floss thoroughly before arriving.
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Although it may take several weeks for your gum to fully heal, most dentists recommend that you refrain from rinsing your mouth with anything for a minimum of 48 hours after your extraction.
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It is advisable to wait 20 minutes after eating before brushing the teeth, this is to give the surface of the teeth time to recover from any acid attack which occurs each time anything is eaten or drunk.
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When can you eat after a root canal? Until your root canal procedure is finished and the permanent filling or crown is in place, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. You can eat as soon as the numbness wears off. Waiting until it wears off will prevent you from biting your tongue or cheek.