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I wanted to know when can i eat real food after having wisdom teeth removed?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

No waiting: You can eat 'real' food anytime now. Just be careful with sharp foods, such as chips. Try and eat healthy, nutritious food to get the nourishment to aid healing.

Dr Bobbitt and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/29/2017

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