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Hello. friday i had a wisdom tooth pulled that turned into a dry socket.i saw the dentist this morning but didn't ask how soon could ii eat?
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OK to eat, but: use soft foods and do not disturb the extraction site.
Answered 9/19/2014
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Call Dentist: The best thing to do is call the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who treated you, as they know your problem best. In the meantime, you should be able to eat a soft diet if done with care. If the treating Dentist or Oral Surgeon gave you written instructions, review them carefully.
Answered 3/6/2017
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