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A member asked:

I was just wondering when am i allowed to eat "normal" food after a molar tooth extraction?

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Post extraction: Usually after 24 hours you can resume a normal diet with a single tooth extraction.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2018

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Dr. Stan Shih answered

1-2 weeks: After an extraction, it is best to be careful. Avoid crispy, hard, crunchy foods for at least a week after the extraction.

Answered 2/8/2017

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