Soup is soft, which makes it a much better choice than crunchy or chewy food during those first few hours. But temperature matters more than people expect. Hot soup can increase blood flow around the area and may encourage bleeding while the early blood clot is forming.<\/p>\r\n
So let the soup cool down first. Test it with your lips or take a tiny sip before drinking normally. Your mouth may still feel numb, so don’t rely on your tongue alone to judge the temperature.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Lukewarm tomato soup works well, although skip it if your dentist told you to avoid acidic foods.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Creamy soup with no chunks is easier to swallow, especially while the numb feeling is still hanging around.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Very hot soup? Leave it on the counter for a while. There really isn’t a prize for eating it first.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Anything that needs chewing belongs later, once your dentist says the area is ready.<\/p>\r\n
Don’t use a straw. The suction can disturb the healing area and interfere with the blood clot, particularly during the first day.<\/p>\r\n
Instead, take small sips from a cup or spoon. Keep things gentle. You don’t need to swish the soup around your mouth afterward either, because vigorous rinsing can irritate the site.<\/p>\r\n
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