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what can i eat 24 hours after tooth extraction
Hi Tank-chan, I just had a tooth extraction and I'm not sure what I can eat. Can you help?
Of course, I'd be happy to help! After a tooth extraction, it's extremely important to eat soft foods that require minimal chewing. However, you do need to ensure these are also nourishing. Are you 24 hours post-operation?
Yes, It's been about 24 hours since the procedure.
OK, that's good. At this stage, you can start to incorporate slightly thicker liquids like smoothies, soup, or yogurt into your diet. Soft foods such as mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, or apple sauce are also fine. Remember, stay away from hard, crunchy, or chewy foods that could irritate the extraction site!
Thank you, that's super helpful. One more question - how about drinking hot beverages?
It's better to avoid hot beverages for the first 24 hours as they can increase blood flow to the area and interfere with the clotting process. After 24 hours, if your mouth is feeling better, you can slowly start reintroducing warm (not hot!) liquids like tea or broth into your diet.
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