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If my wisdom teeth feel healed, is it okay to start eating solids?

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Yes: Individuals recover differently from wisdom tooth surgery. If you are comfortable resuming your normal diet and solid foods, you may do so. However, it is important that you try to keep the surgical sites clean after eating.

Dr Dalal and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2014

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