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I had all 4 wisdom teeth out tuesday. when can i eat solid foods? a couple teeth where impacted and have stitches

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Hygiene: You cam start eating hard food anytime. However exercise care and good hygiene3 around ext area.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

I would refrain: From solids because of the fact that you have had sutures placed. A general rule that i like to instruct my patients with the consistency of their diet post wisdom teeth removal is "with sutures placed, for the first week, only eat foods that you can easily separate with a fork" pasta, scrambled eggs, fish, etc.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. James Courey answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Mostly it depends how you feel. You should avoid chewing on those areas with stitches..Do this by eating food from a fork in small bites. Avoid nuts, seeds, chips, or other crunchy foods that can injure the wounds or get lodged in the wounds. This can cause unnecessary complications with healing. Good choices are eggs, boneless chicken and fish, potatoes, plain pasta, and other low acid food.

Answered 10/7/2013

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