This, inevitably, brings to mind Rudy, the 1993 biopic about the ultimate underdog, Notre Dame walk-on Dan Rudy Ruettiger. But scriptwriter Angelo Pizzo said he changed some of the Rudy's life story, because he wanted to capture the key truthful element and let the drama take over. Uh-oh.
Time Frames. Initial healing after a tooth extraction takes one to two weeks; however, you will be able to eat before the site is fully healed. The time frame for specific foods you can eat will vary depending on the procedure. Most procedures restrict you to soft foods for the first 24 hours.
In general, the cleaner you keep your extraction site the quicker it will heal. 1  Beginning 24 hours after having your tooth pulled, you can gently rinse the area after meals, snacks and before bed (on average, 4 to 5 times daily). 2  Don't be too vigorous.