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How long do you have to wait to eat after getting a tooth pulled?

I had a tooth extraction today. I want to eat. How long do you have to wait to eat after getting a tooth pulled?

1 Answer

You can certainly drink none carbonated fluid. Also it is important to eat post extraction. Best to refrain from solid food and stay on malt, shake and dairy for first two days. Depending on severity of extraction you should ask treating doctor when to start solid food.