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Can you eat after wisdom teeth surgery?

I will have wisdom teeth surgery. Can you eat after wisdom teeth surgery?

5 Answers

Yea you can! Just chew on the other side and eat something g that's not hard to chew and choose softer foods .
Absolutely. Eat things to the consistency of scrambled eggs or pancakes or baked potatoes. FroYo is nice right after.
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After surgery, you want to be very careful with what you choose to eat. Apple sauce, yogurt, mashed potatoes, etc are what you should consider eating. It is very important that you don’t dislodge the blood clots or accidentally remove the stitches. If the blood clots are disturbed it is very easy for you to develop a dry socket. You will be given post-op instructions at the conclusion of your appointment. It is very important that you follow them completely!

Best of luck,
~Dr. P
Yes you can.
It is essential to have adequate nutrition after wisdom tooth removal to optimize healing. Your oral surgeon may recommend a specific diet (liquids, soft foods) based on their preference and the nature of the procedure. Ask your provider what foods they prefer during the healing process.