“How long after a tooth extraction can I eat?”
I am a 32 year old male. I want to know how long after a tooth extraction can I eat?
3 Answers
Depends on the extent of the extraction. You usually can just eat on the other side of your mouth after a simple single tooth extraction.
You can eat after the anesthesia wears off but do not chew on the side of the extraction and keep that area clean at all times.
You can eat as soon as the anesthesia wears off. However, you should only eat soft foods for at least 2-3 days, and be sure to keep the extraction socket (where the tooth was removed) clean and not allow any debris to collect inside the hole, which will prevent proper healing.
