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What Can I Eat After a Tooth Extraction?

For the first day or two, stick with soft foods that don’t require much chewing. Yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, smoothies (without a straw), scrambled eggs, soup that’s not too hot, and pasta are all good choices.

Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, or sticky foods until the area has had time to heal. It’s also important to avoid drinking through a straw because the suction can interfere with the blood clot that’s protecting the extraction site.

As your mouth heals, you can gradually return to your normal diet based on your comfort level.