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I had my wisdom tooth removed . Should I brush my teeth tonight? Also for how many days should I eat soft food? Can I drink soup and juice?
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Avoid brushing on the site of extraction for atleast one week. You can brush on other side after 24hours of extraction. Eat soft food for atleast 2-3 days.
Soups you can have after 24 hours of extraction.
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you can have juices just avoid using a straw to drink juices.
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warm saline rinses will help you recover fast.
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Avoid brushing on site atlest for 1 week
Eat soft and liquid food.
Do warm saline water gargle
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Eat soft food for two days you can drink soup and juice, but make sure you’re not having hot soup and not having juice with straw
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Dr. Ashifa M B
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Hi..You can brush your teeth after surgery also.You should care the region wher you got surgery.other areas u can properly clean..You can have soft drinks and soft foods for a week.take restð
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You have to consume a soft diet for 24 hours after the extraction. You can continue a soft diet for 2 to 3 days incase the pain is severe. having plenty of soup and juice will help in healing.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Avoid brushing on site of removal, after 3 days u can.
You can have soft food for 5 days, yes u can drink luck warm soup and chilled juices
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