Wisdom Teeth Recovery: Soft Foods, Exercise & Diet

Recovering from wisdom teeth extraction requires a soft food diet and avoiding soda or alcohol. Learn when it is safe to resume exercise like running and how to manage post-surgical swelling for a faster healing process.

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Diet After the Removal of Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth -- also called third molars, are located at the back of the mouth. There are four wisdom teeth: one located at the top and bottom on each side. Unlike other teeth, wisdom teeth begin to grow in late teenage years or early adult years.

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