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How long after a tooth extraction before eating and drinking?
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About two hours.
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Ideally 40 minutes for a healthy patient.
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2 hours.
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atleast for 45 mins....please eat soft and not very cold foods
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Drinking water can be done after 1 hour eating can be done once effect of anasthasia reduced. Make sure you have cold and soft diet for 24 hours.
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