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A member asked:
How soon after a lower molar tooth extraction with bone graft and stitches can i chew solid food?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Heal time: Approximately 2 weeks depending on your healing. If it is still sore give it another week.
Answered 8/5/2020
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Immediately: You can chew solid food immediately but you will likely want to or be instructed to avoid chewing in the surgical area for 1-2 weeks. Your surgeon will make recommendations based on your condition.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It depends: If it is only one side, i tell patients they can chew solid food on the unaffected side the next day. Follow your doctors instructions.
Answered 7/23/2017
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