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Wisdom teeth out 7 months ago, ok to chew crunchy foods in the back with gums? accidentally a nut gets there and i chew and little ouch, but all good
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Yes: Yes. Normal diet. If you develop any problems back there, see the oral surgeon who removed the tooh
Answered 4/11/2015
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Should be fine: Probably a bit of trauma on the tissue. If it doesn't heal in a week see your dentist
Answered 4/11/2015
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No worries: 3-4 weeks after the surgery, you may eat anything you wish. Take care
Answered 5/16/2015
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