After a tooth extraction at Laguna Springs Dental, it's crucial to follow specific dietary guidelines to ensure proper healing and prevent complications. Your mouth will remain numb for a few hours immediately following your extraction.
Here's what you should know about eating after the procedure:
- Immediately After Extraction — For the first 24 hours after your extraction, it is essential to avoid any solid foods. Stick to a liquid and soft food diet. Foods like yogurt, pudding, soup, and applesauce are excellent choices that prevent irritation at the extraction site.
- The First Few Days — As the healing progresses, you can start reintroducing more solid foods into your diet. However, proceed with caution over the next few days. Avoid hard, crunchy, or very chewy foods, as these can dislodge the blood clot forming in the extraction site.
- Long-Term Care — Most patients can return to a more regular diet within a week. However, it's always best to follow the specific advice of your dentist at Laguna Springs Dental.
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