Question 1

when can i start eating normal foods again after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Whenever you can: Patients respond and recover differently following surgery.  Some patients who have four wisdom teeth eat their regular diet immediately following surgery, while others may remain on soft food and liquids for several days.  I advise my patients to begin on a soft diet and advance their diet to a regular diet as they can tolerate it.

Question 2

when can i start eating normal/solid foods again after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Next day?: You can probably resume a normal diet the next day.  It depends upon the extent and difficulty of the surgery.  It is best to ask the dentist or surgeon who removed the teeth.

Question 3

after removing wisdom teeth, when can i eat normal foods again?

Accepted Answer

It can vary: After having wisdom teeth removed, you should start off with a soft diet and advance to solid foods as you can tolerate. Every patient is different as are their eating patterns following surgery.  Some patients may fee they can only tolerate soft foods for the first week, while other patients resume their regular diet immediately following surgery.

Question 4

got wisdom teeth out 6 days ago my left bottom one is a lot more closed then my right,is that normal? also food gets stuck in the right one a lot more

Accepted Answer

Normal: Each extraction site heals differently... no two are exactly the same. You can follow up with your surgeon to be sure everything is healing well.

Question 5

i got my wisdom teeth removed 3 days ago and i feel no pain and everything is beginning to feel normal. when can i eat regular food again?

Accepted Answer

Eating after surgery: You can eat now whatever you are able to that doesn't cause discomfort but I would avoid small seeds, chips, popcorn or nuts that could get lodged in the extraction sites.

Question 6

how long should i wait after wisdom teeth extraction to eat normal food?

Accepted Answer

How long??: Oops, you forgot to mention how long it's been since the extractions. Your own dentist can give you the best advice regarding this. Call the office and ask.

Question 7

i'm wondering how long after wisdom teeth extraction can i eat normal foods?

Accepted Answer

1 - 2 weeks: Usually you are sufficiently healed by this time to not impact food into the extraction sites. You are also generally feeling comfortable enough to chew without irritating the healing tissues. Good luck.

Question 8

i had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled last friday the swelling went down and everything and i've been on soft food diet is it safe to eat normal food now?

Accepted Answer

Unless specifically: Unless specifically advised otherwise, it is permissible to resume normal eating after a few days of good healing.  Since you experience diminished swelling, it is best to start taking as nutritious foods as possible. I hope that, by saying "normal food", you have meant clean, well-balanced, fresh food. Make sure to eat high quality fresh food for improved healing. Contact your dentist for more qs.

Question 9

9 days post all 4 wisdom teeth extraction. no pain/no infection.  can i start eating more normal food (not mush)? i do have fairly large holes.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, if eating a food doesn't cause any pain, eat it. I holes will disappear over time. Rinse or flush after eating if any food particles enter the sockets.

Question 10

2 top wisdom teeth pulled out 3 days ago when can i start drinking soda with a straw or eat a salad with lime dressing or normal food, can i floss?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon: Every surgical situation is different.  Your Oral Surgeon should have provided you with written post-operative instructions...follow them.  As your Surgeon knows you best, call his/her office for directions.

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Got wisdom teeth out 6 days ago my left bottom one is a lot more closed then my right,is that normal? also food gets stuck in the right one a lot more

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I got my wisdom teeth removed 3 days ago and i feel no pain and everything is beginning to feel normal. when can i eat regular food again?

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How long should i wait after wisdom teeth extraction to eat normal food?

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I'm wondering how long after wisdom teeth extraction can i eat normal foods?

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I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled last friday the swelling went down and everything and i've been on soft food diet is it safe to eat normal food now?

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9 days post all 4 wisdom teeth extraction. no pain/no infection. can i start eating more normal food (not mush)? i do have fairly large holes.

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2 top wisdom teeth pulled out 3 days ago when can i start drinking soda with a straw or eat a salad with lime dressing or normal food, can i floss?

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