Eating after wisdom teeth removal?

I had all four wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. The pain is very dull, but I do have stitches as all four were impacted. I've been good and done exactly as instructed, and there is minimal swelling and risk of infection due to being given penicillin and Medrol. I'm just curious, I'm eating sushi and biting it with my front teeth and swallowing - it's cold; is this okay? Also, can I drink out of a bottle (similar in shape to a beer bottle, not beer though) without worrying about a dry socket? I've heard they are excruciatingly painful.


Thanks!

Eating after wisdom teeth removal?
As long as you are not sucking on the bottle, that sounds as though it'll be fine. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about the sushi. Six hours after I had my three impacted teeth removed, I was at McDonald's eating a burger. It hurt, but I was hungry. I haven't had any ill-effects, so I don't think sushi is all that bad.
Reply:try a straw it can get to back of throat easier =soft foods is best for a few days
Reply:I had the exact same surgery I ate and drank as I wanted. Just remember to Rinse with warm salt water to remove any rice that may get in the stitches. Dont spit too hard you can loosen the clot. Also cold is good as long as you can handle it. Cold helps makes your blood vessles constrict so you wont have to worry about bleeding alot.
Reply:You should be fine. Try not to drink too much out of a straw, and keep eating soft foods that you don't have to chew much. Yogurt, ice cream, pudding, soup, jello... Make sure to rinse your mouth out a lot, too, so that you can get all of the blood and food particles out.
Reply:You're lucky you can eat sushi! My cheeks and mouth were so swollen that I couldn't open my mouth that wide. I ate lots of soup and mashed potatoes. I also ate smooties with a spoon. Make sure not to suck on anything, just put/pour food into your mouth and you won't have to worry.
Reply:i think you will be fine with that I believe after 6 to 12 hours you can basically eat anything. if you really want to know call the doctor there is no dumb questions when you really want to know something.
Reply:Here are some pretty detailed care instructions for post wisdom teeth removal from wikihow.


These are the best to eat after wisdom teeth are pulled:





* Ice cream


* Frozen yogurt


* Cold applesauce


* Non frozen yogurt


* Cold pudding





If you want to get nutrients, drink a cold health shake throughout the day.





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Congee is also the best food to have after wisdom teeth extraction. Congee is a one of a kind rice so cook with a lot of water to boil. For better taste, you can also cook it with some chopped meat, very soft meat; add little soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper powder, or salt. If you would like it sweet, add a tablespoon of concentrated milk to the mixture.





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CARE OF MOUTH AFTER EXTRACTION:





1. DO NOT RINSE THE MOUTH THE VERY FIRST DAY - After this, rinse mouth gently every 3 to 4 hours (especially after meals) using one-quarter of salt to a glass of warm water. Continue rinses for several days after the pulling.





1. BLEEDING - Bleeding is to be expected. If persisten bleeding occurs, place gauze pads over bleeding area and bite down firmly for one-half hour. Repeat if necessary.





1. SWELLING - Ice bag or chopped ice wrapped in a towel should be applied to the cheeks one-half hour on and one-half hour off for 4-5 hours after the pulling.





1. PAIN - For mild to average pain, use any non-aspirin type medication you would like OR take the prescribed medication your dentist recommended or gave you.





1. FOOD - Light diet is advised during the first 24 hours after and must be cold with no warm or hot foods or liquids.





1. BONEY EDGES - Small sharp bone fragments may work up through the gums during healing. These are not roots; if annoying, return to the dentist office for their simple removsl.





1. IF ANY UNSUAL SYMPTOMS OCCUR, CALL YOUR DENTIST AT ONCE!





1. THE PROPER CARE FOLLOWING ORAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES WILL HASTEN YOUR RECOVERY AND PREVENT ANY NEEDLESS COMPLICATIONS FROM FORMING.





P.S. DON'T BE STUPID AND SMOKE JUST BECAUSE YOU CRAVE A CIGARETTE! THIS WILL CAUSE * DRY SOCKET *





Causes of Dry Socket





1. In individuals who smoke before their recommended time. Smoking: decreases healing, decrease blood supply to the protective blood clot, brings toxic products to the area, injuries the gum tissue and the negative pressure of sucking removes the blood clot from the surgery site.





1. If you do not care for your extraction site as instructed by staff.





1. Not following your home care instruction.





1. Sucking action from smoking, sneezing, coughing, spitting or sucking AT ALL, within the first 24 hours.





1. Women taking oral contraceptives are more susceptible.








Good luck with your recovery!
Reply:I just had mine out a few months ago! you'll be fine, just don't over do it, even if you feel fine believe me your not healed yet. If you feel up to it go ahead, I mean sushi is very soft. You can drink from a bottle but I was told not to drink from a straw for a few weeks, Good luck I hope you feel better!



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