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QuestionCan I eat mac and cheese after a tooth extraction?Dr. Alina Lane is a Dentist who runs All Smiles Dentistry, a general practice dental office based in New York City. After completing a DDS at the University of Maryland, Dr. Lane completed a year-long clerkship in Implantology at the University of Maryland, where she focused on the advanced restoration of dental implants. She continued her advanced education by completing a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine. She received the Woodhull Medical Center Resident of the Year 2012-2013.Yes, soft foods like mac and cheese are fine. Just keep in mind that some soft foods can get stuck in the hole in your gums, which can lead to irritation.
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QuestionHow can I avoid dry sockets?Dr. Alina Lane is a Dentist who runs All Smiles Dentistry, a general practice dental office based in New York City. After completing a DDS at the University of Maryland, Dr. Lane completed a year-long clerkship in Implantology at the University of Maryland, where she focused on the advanced restoration of dental implants. She continued her advanced education by completing a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine. She received the Woodhull Medical Center Resident of the Year 2012-2013.Avoid vigorous mouth rinsing. After your surgery, you may feel the need to rinse your mouth, but doing this too much can disrupt the healing process and lead to dry socket. If you need to rinse your mouth, do so gently.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I need to chew something?Dr. Alina Lane is a Dentist who runs All Smiles Dentistry, a general practice dental office based in New York City. After completing a DDS at the University of Maryland, Dr. Lane completed a year-long clerkship in Implantology at the University of Maryland, where she focused on the advanced restoration of dental implants. She continued her advanced education by completing a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine. She received the Woodhull Medical Center Resident of the Year 2012-2013.Stick to soft foods as much as possible. If you do need to chew something, don't chew on the same side where your tooth was extracted.
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QuestionWhat foods should I avoid eating after I have my wisdom teeth removed?Dr. Alina Lane is a Dentist who runs All Smiles Dentistry, a general practice dental office based in New York City. After completing a DDS at the University of Maryland, Dr. Lane completed a year-long clerkship in Implantology at the University of Maryland, where she focused on the advanced restoration of dental implants. She continued her advanced education by completing a General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of the NYU School of Medicine. She received the Woodhull Medical Center Resident of the Year 2012-2013.Avoid anything hard and crunchy, as well as anything spicy, which could irritate your gum tssue. Also, avoid foods and drinks that are very hot and very cold. Stick to soft foods like pasta and soup, and avoid chewing on the side where the tooth was extracted.
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