23 May 2018
What You Can and Can’t Eat After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction
It is important to take care of your mouth after a wisdom tooth extraction to ensure it heals properly. Below is a summary of foods you can and can’t eat afterwards:
– It is advisable to stick to soft foods and liquids such as soup, applesauce, mashed potatoes and milkshakes.
– Avoid sugary/acidic foods, food that requires a lot of chewing and anything with seeds that could get stuck in the healing socket.
– Avoid drinking with a straw, because the suction can cause a painful condition called dry socket.
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