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How Long After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Can You Start Eating Solid Foods (Pizza, Sandwhiches Etc)?
I had my lower left and upper right wisdom teeth pulled 5 days ago . I am such a worrier that I don't want to eat anything that could dislodge the clot. Also my stitches are rubbing horribly on the inside of my cheek, is this normal?
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My Response to this Question:
It is recommended you wait approximately 48 hours after wisdom teeth extraction prior to eating foods such as Pizza and sandwiches. It is preferred that you stick to foods like jello, ice cream, mashed potatos, soup and juices. After the 48 hours has passed and you start to consume more solid foods, I recommend you gently irrigate the extractrion sites with saline rinse (salt water) after each meal to keep the area clean. This prevents infections from developing....
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