Step-by-step guide on when to eat after tooth extraction with safe food options for each healing phase. Learn immediate aftercare, soft food transitions, critical avoids like straws/hot foods, and expert tips to prevent dry socket complications during recovery.

Learn how long dry socket lasts with and without treatment (typically 7-10 days untreated vs 5-7 days with care). Understand the complete pain timeline, factors affecting duration, professional treatments that accelerate healing, and proven home remedies. Includes prevention tips from dental experts.

Dental expert explains why smoking after tooth extraction causes dry socket, how long to wait, safer nicotine alternatives, and critical healing timelines. Avoid painful complications.