what can i eat after a tooth extraction
1 Do not drink from a straw for the first 24 hours. 2  Do not smoke, which can inhibit healing. 3  Eat soft foods, such as soup, pudding, yogurt, or applesauce the day after the extraction. 4  Gradually add solid foods to your diet as the extraction site heals. 5  When lying down, prop your head with pillows.