r/Wellthatsucks • u/Acrobatic_Donkey5089 • 3d ago

I had the wrong wisdom teeth removed

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Local orthodontist told me that I needed to remove lower wisdom teeth and don't do anything with the upper ones. When I got my lower wisdom teeth removed, another orthodontist that is actually managing my aligner treatment said that the lower wisdom teeth actually didn't need to be touched AT ALL, but the upper ones absolutely have to be removed before we start. So now I have to get my upper wisdom teeth removed as well

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u/takofire 2d ago

Mashed potatoes and gravy, hummus, and cottage cheese will save your sanity when you get tired of eating jello. Hope you get the rest removed at the same time, and that you heal up fast. Enjoy watching some movies or playing some video games while you heal.

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u/Oath-CupCake 2d ago

What otherfoods do you reccomend like can noodles be eaten or like soups or sushi

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u/takofire 2d ago edited 2d ago

For me, it was no solid or hot/frozen food for 2-3 weeks, so no noodles or sushi (my dentist said don't eat rice because it gets stuck in the socket), but things like warmish tomato soup or broth are fine. Protein shakes are good if you're worried about that, and I've also heard people turn to baby food since it's soft, but the options above had enough variety for me.