Hello! One Week Ago I Had A Second Molar And

Posted on Tue, 28 Jan 2020

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Question : Hello! One week ago I had a second molar and the wisdom tooth behind it extracted. The wisdom tooth extraction was difficult, and it had to be removed surgically. After having pain since the extraction, I visited my dentist today and he said I had developed dry socket and he packed the area with the clove oil and anesthetic. Is it safe to drink coffee at this point -- it's been four hours since the site was packed...? And would you suggest that I should only eat extremely soft food not requiring chewing, like yogurt, mashed potatoes, etc.? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can drink coffee and take soft diet if possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thanks for consulting Ask a Doctor service .
This is Dr Priyana Tiwari answering your query

I have read your query. Yes you can drink coffee as it has been 4 hours. I will also suggest you take soft diet like boiled vegetables ,rice , potatoes ,fruits juice and if you are eating any food which is not so soft then chew slowing from opposite side..

Hope this will help you .
If you have further query i will be happy to help.

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