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A member asked:

Can i safely eat spicy soft soup the 2nd day after a lower molar extraction?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: You should be able to safely eat the soup without problems.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Yes and No: Soft is good, spicy is not. Spicy can increase salivary flow increasing risk of clot wash-out. Ask your treating Dentist or Oral Surgeon for dietary suggestions.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 4/29/2015

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