i know if it hurts dont chew it. But what if your stitches are out and your teeth feel fine. Does it depend on the person and there pain? I still have stitches and its day 5 for me. i really want to get back to solid foods but idk yet.
2007-04-23 08:37:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
OK, the most delicate way I can put this is that you don't want chunks in the sockets. Then you'll get an infection and dry socket. You do NOT want that.
When I got mine pulled 20 years ago I thought I could eat cottage cheese, that's soft right? Uh no, a curd got stuck in the socket, they took the stitches out and it was green-black and I had to have more of that paper stuff shoved back in for another couple weeks.
Play it safe, stick with the soft foods. Trust me...
2007-04-23 08:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one ever told me that. I had my wisdom teeth out in high school and I'm 40 now! I like to crunch on candy, it doesn't bother my teeth.
I wouldn't do it until your gums are healed, a piece of candy stuck in there could cause infection!!!! That will make every thing feel like its on fire!
2007-04-23 08:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by rooseveltq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it wont cause any more bleeding.
Just keep with soft food a week then start getting harder and harder food.
2007-04-23 08:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by wigglemommyof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋