Eating and Drinking After Tooth Extraction
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If the extraction is just of a normal tooth, then there is very little preparation you will have to do beforehand.
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Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area around the tooth to minimize pain during the extraction. In some cases, sedation may also be used to help patients relax.
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The local anesthesia used during tooth extraction to gel arround the teeth.
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how long after tooth extraction and can i eat or drinks?
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You can typically eat soft foods and drink liquids immediately after a tooth extraction, but avoid using a straw and chewing on the extraction site for the first 24 hours.
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How long should you wait to drink water after getting tooth pulled?
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After getting a tooth pulled, it's generally recommended to wait at least 24 hours before drinking water to allow the blood clot to form and prevent dislodging it.
