We tend to not think of wisdom tooth removal as being the most serious of surgeries — after all, it usually doesn’t take a long time and is almost always an outpatient procedure.

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But it's easy to forget what a big impact your teeth make on your everyday life. According to the University of Washington School of Dentistry, in most cases, you should be able to go back to your normal diet around seven days after surgery.

Until then, here are some things you can eat while you’re recovering. If you have questions or experience anything troubling at any point surrounding your wisdom tooth removal, contact your dental professional right away.

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