When can I start eating food after wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth removal Sydney is a surgical procedure, so it’s important to follow your dentist or oral surgeon’s instructions for post-operative care. This usually includes avoiding hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for at least 24 hours after the procedure. For some people this may be longer, depending on how much swelling and discomfort they experience following surgery.
Most people will be able to resume eating soft foods within 48 hours of wisdom tooth extraction. A good rule of thumb is that if you can chew without pain, then you can eat. If there’s any difficulty chewing or swallowing food then it’s best to wait another day before resuming solid food intake.