When can I go back to normal after my wisdom teeth have been pulled?

I had all four wisdom teeth pulled 3 days ago and everything is going very well. My biggest concern is about potential dry sockets and infections. I was told not to drink through a straw, spit, use hydrogen peroxide, brush around the surgical site, drink anything carbonated, eat anything with seeds, pulp, etc.


But when can I start again? Basically when can I have a bagel and orange juice or popcorn and soda without the fears of dry sockets and oral infections looming over me???

When can I go back to normal after my wisdom teeth have been pulled?
For everyone it's different. I was able to eat pretty normally about three days after I had mine out. I even flew form Seattle to Toronto two days after I had mine pulled. You can drink orange juice if you get the pulp free kind. The trick with eating the things you want, is to eat slowly.... Take small bites, and be sure to rinse your mouth out really well after. I would stay away from nuts and seeds until your dentist tells you it's ok. It really all depends on how well you heal.
Reply:it'll take between a week and 2 weeks for you to be able to eat normal foods. i waited until there weren't gaping holes in the back of my mouth before i started using straws again. but, for the most part, wait until your follow up appointment to find out if you're ready.


hope you're not in too much pain!
Reply:actually u can now eat whatever u want to and whatever u r comfortable with but u have to keep the surgical site clean like always rinse with at least water after u eat anything. all other precautions are actually meant for the 1st 24hrs to prevent dry socket. if the surgery has been done properly by a good doctor and u take proper care then no way can u land up with a dry socket.
Reply:start slow. When i started eating solid foods, I chewed them with my front teeth and took small bites. Gradually work up to chewing with your molars and remeber, eat semi-solids first.



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