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i had my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday with local...didnt hurt...not so much pain as i thought...pretty bearable...
when can i brush??...what can i drink?
my dentist said i can rinse my mouth today...when will i be able to eat regular food...? im hungry for pizza lol
You can brush. Just be really careful to avoid the extraction sites and don't swish and spit excessively b/c you don't want to disturb the clots . Drink what you wish but do not use a straw. Eat what you want. As long as you chew slowly and avoid the extraction sites, you'll be fine. I ate a full breakfast out at a restaurant the day after my wisdoms were extracted.