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Question regarding empty sockets
I had 2 premolars extracted on 7th march and 2 premolars extracted on 9th march for my aligner treatment. the 7th march one is starting to heal so can i eat soft food like eggs from that side? or should i wait? as i tried to eat eggs from that side and definitely the egg is touching that socket
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You can definitely have food that side but please rinse thoroughly after eating
Maintain oral hygiene
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You can have soft food …
Please gargle after having food .That wll help to maintain the oral hygiene properly and healing will be faster
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You can eat soft food. But you have to be careful to make sure no food gets stuck inside the socket area. There will be tenderness around the socket area, so be careful while chewing. Rinse mouth thoroughly and maintain a good hygiene.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can have soft food
Salt water gargle
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.
Take but rinse throughly
Take medication on time as suggested by your dental surgeon
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Maintain good oral hygiene
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