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Eating While You Heal
Eating right will help you heal faster after your tooth extraction. Eat regular meals as soon as you can after surgery. As you heal, try the tips below.
Start with Soft Foods and Liquids
 At first, eat soft foods such as oatmeal, mashed potatoes, bananas, and soups.Also drink liquids high in nutrients such as vegetable and fruit juices or high-protein drinks.
Move On to Solid Foods Cut foods into small pieces to ease chewing.Use a blender for hard-to-chew foods, such as apples and carrots.
Be Careful When You Chew Limit chewing. Avoid crunchy or sticky foods, such as popcorn, taffy, and nuts.Chew on the side of your mouth that's opposite the extraction. |
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