Wisdom tooth extraction question?

I just had one wisdom tooth taken out and the doctor gave my bf the instructions. He told me that I can only have liquids for three days. I called back to check, and the nurse or aide said I can eat things that are soft, not spicy, and not hard. Also, I am not bruised or experiencing any pain at this point, and I haven't had Vicodin yet. Is it safe for me to be eating things like mashed potatoes and cut up grapes?

Wisdom tooth extraction question?
Mashed potatoes yes, and other foods of that consistency.... anything that would not involve chewing really. The bruising usually comes a day or 2 later after extraction. If you were given Vicodin for pain and haven't used it yet, Great... but do realize that when something would be needed for pain relief, it will take approx. 20-25 min. for some relief to come. Don't drink from straws as that sucking action will remove the blood clot from the socket and possibly leave you with a dry socket; VERY PAINFUL!!
Reply:yes thats fine. as long as you feel up to it you can eat soft foods like mashed potatoes. make sure that if you feel any pain while eating that you go back to liquids for a while. you can also eat things such as jello, applesauce or ice cream. best of luck!
Reply:I say go ahead and try, but if you feel any pain then go back to liquids. Since you only had one tooth pulled you should be able to eat and still protect that side of your mouth.
Reply:i wouldn't want to get all that crap into an fresh wound, but i don't see why not. if it doesn't hurt that bad to eat, go ahead. good luck.
Reply:yes it's ok,try eating something when you have ALL your top teeth out as i did
Reply:I think...I am not an expert just a mom but I think you just do not want to undo the clots that have formed in the extracted area...eat things at room temperature and very soft and be careful if you feel any pain stop and if bleeding begins stop...go by how you feel...and just go slowly...
Reply:Well, I had my four wisdom tooth removed at the same time, and I ate whatever I wanted! I mean, whatever I could! It was really painful when the painkillers had lost their effect (ex: in the morning), but I could eat whatever I wanted. Just be careful when you brush your teeth. So, try to avoid anything "extreme" (too cold or too hot) or things that are hard.
Reply:I would be careful of eating anyting like cut up grapes. when I had my wisdom teeth out the dr. told me the first 3 days were important as not to tear the stitches ( this was 20 years ago, don't know if they do something different now for the wound). Also once the previous medication you were given starts to wear off you may be feeling the pain with a vengence. Soft foods like ice cream and puddings should be okay. You also have to be sure to clean out the cavities left behind from the extracted teeth.





It took me almost 2 weeks to get back to normal eating.





Good luck.
Reply:I ate anything but I had a syringe thing that I had to put in the holes to blow all the old food away that got trapped. I didn't get dry socket , thank gosh, I hear that's painful. Sounds like your doing good . I hesitate to give advice as I'm not an expert but that was what I did. Good luck.