In a commentary this week on Morning Edition, Frank Deford said the proof is in the pudding.. A listener wrote in to say that keeping proof in a pudding would be messy. The original proverb is: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. And what it meant was that you had to try out food to know whether it was good.
For the normal pain that is associated with tooth extraction, you can simply take over-the-counter painkillers such as Ibuprofen. This should help in any slight or normal pain after tooth extraction. Keep monitoring any pain or discomfort and if you are ever worried about it, contact your dentist immediately.
Here are some eating suggestions for the first 1-2 weeks after your wisdom teeth are removed, based on my experience with this. Mashed Potatoes: These are easy to eat and can alternately be topped with gravy, sour cream, or butter for more variety.If the potatoes are well-mashed, this is one of the easiest foods to eat after wisdom teeth extraction.Sweet potatoes can also be considered. Milkshakes: These are very easy to eat/drink and are a good choice for immediately after the teeth are extracted.iet after Wisdom tooth surgery. Following the extraction of wisdom teeth, it is important to avoid eating crunchy, spicy, or difficult-to-chew foods. Such foods can cause increased pain or prevent healing. However, it is not necessary to resign yourself to eating one or two types of food as some people do.