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.
Avoiding touching the wound at all costs, other than changing gauze after the procedure. Stop smoking for at least 24 hours after the tooth removal. Not eating anything that leaves residual food particles in your mouth, such as popcorn, peanuts and pasta for four days after the procedure. Eating soft foods, such as clear soup, mashed potatoes and pudding. Avoiding carbonated drinks.