Blog: Tooth Extraction

After a tooth extraction, focus on soft foods that require very little chewing, such as yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and lukewarm soup. During the first 24–48 hours, avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, spicy, or very hot foods, and do not drink through a straw.

As the extraction site becomes more comfortable, you can gradually add firmer foods back into …

Tooth extraction can be your introduction to a healthy smile. It can set the stage for replacement teeth and smile restoration, giving you back confidence, aesthetics, and oral function.

Your dentist recommends tooth extraction for various reasons, including:

• Severe tooth injury and damage
• Deep decay and crumbling
• Overcrowded teeth
• Before dentures or partials
• Problematic wisdom teeth

Remember, extraction doesn't mean …