I just had 4 of my front teeth pulled on the 23rd and was just wondering when can I eat normal food. I have no pain. Also when can I drink out of a straw?
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I strongly recommend calling your dentist or oral surgeon (or their staff, nurse, hygienist), and asking them to give you detailed instructions for what their post surgical procedures are for what you had done.
Have someone else listen in with you so you get it all right. Use their emergency number to get them if it is after hours. That is how strongly I make this recommendation.
Dental procedures, especially removals, are very delicate and sensitive and not following the provider's protocols can leave you open for an infection, severe bleeding, and other complications.
I tell you this from personal experience...do not rely on friends or a website to tell you how to take care yourself post surgery. ONLY listen to your provider. He/she will know what kind of stitches, etc. that were used and what works best to protect the work they did so you can reduce or eliminate the change of infection or worse.
Good luck and PLEASE follow the doctor's orders exactly as given so you can heal and have the best possible outcomes!!
You should be eating soft foods for the first couple of days. Avoid carbonated drinks. After that cut food into small pieces and chew on the other side.
It all depends on your own comfort and your healing process. We are all different. When my mum had one tooth pulled, all was okay. Another one, it was so difficult!
i think the advise to contact the dentist is wise and most important. Especially tell them you are experiencing no pain because they might think it's then OK to eat more
i can tell you from some personal experience and testimonials that two things you DO Not want to do when you have a hole in your mouth is
- smoke
- drink from a straw
- excessive rinsing, using mouthwash, or spitting
this is because until the hole heals completely you are at risk of developing dry socket, due to the suctioning action of the above activities www.medicinenet.com/
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