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.
2 doctors agreed: Tooth extraction: You can return to work soon after an extraction. You should avoid heavy lifting and bending for at least 24 hours. Follow the post op instructions that your dentist gave you. There are few restrictions following a simple extraction and more following a surgical extraction.