How Many Days After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Can I Eat Normally?

How long after the extraction can you eat normally depends on the extent of damage caused by wisdom tooth extraction. Generally, you can resume normal eating after two or three hours or on the third day. If the extraction process is smooth and the damage is minimal, you can try to eat soft, warm, and liquid foods two or three hours after the extraction, once the cotton roll placed on the extraction site is removed and the wound stops bleeding. However, if the damage is severe, with significant local pain, swelling, or bleeding, you may need to stick to drinking water, milk, and other liquid foods on the first day, taking care to protect the wound. If the wound recovers without significant exudate or bleeding, you can gradually resume a soft diet on the second day, avoiding hot and hard foods. When chewing, try to avoid using the back teeth on the extraction side and use the healthy teeth on the opposite side to chew, to prevent food debris entering the extraction socket and causing infection. Proper eating after tooth extraction is beneficial for improving overall health, enhancing immunity, and preventing infection in the extraction socket. By the third day, you can resume a normal diet. As for decayed wisdom teeth, simple cavities on the occlusal surface can be filled, but cavities on adjacent surfaces require advanced techniques. Deep cavities or those requiring root canal treatment are generally recommended for extraction to prevent future problems. Wisdom teeth can pose a threat to nearby teeth, which patients may not be aware of until diagnosed by a dentist. Normally, if there is insufficient space for the eruption of wisdom teeth, they may emerge on the second molar, making it difficult to clean and even leading to partial absorption of the tooth, causing discomfort or toothache. Due to limited space, wisdom teeth often grow crooked, making it difficult to clean and predisposing them to decay.