When Can I Eat Spicy Food After Wisdom Teeth Removal

When can I eat spicy food after wisdom teeth removal? If you are someone who loves spicy food, this will be your most burning question. Wisdom teeth end up having to come out more than not. They can be so painful, and having them out is the only way that eating can be bearable for some.
But, if you love spicy food, should you hold off on capsaicin for a while until your gums have healed, or are you good to go from day one?

I recently had not 1 but 2 wisdom teeth removed. And believe me, it truly sucks not being able to eat your favorite foods.

You might think that spicy food would burn your gums after having a tooth taken out. So, let’s find out how long you should be waiting for post-tooth-removal, to get back to the chili peppers, hot sauces, and buffalo wings.

When Can I Eat Spicy Food After Teeth Removal?

When you can eat spicy food after you’ve had your teeth out really depends on your body. You will need to wait for the gum to heal properly before you start indulging in spicy foods. 

This usually takes around 10 to 12 days, but to be safe, it is best to wait 2 weeks before you start scoffing down cayenne peppers. 

After Wisdom Teeth Removal When Can I Eat Spicy Food?

Ideally, you should wait around 10 to 12 days after you have had a tooth removed to eat spicy food. However, wisdom teeth are absolutely brutal, so it may be wise to wait longer. Generally, you should use the rule that if you cannot brush there, don’t eat spice. 

If it hurts to brush around the area where the tooth was removed, you shouldn’t eat there. Wait for the gum to heal!

Also, you may need to wait several days before you eat solid foods after a tooth removal anyway. So, unfortunately, you will have to eat those yogurts and mashed potatoes to begin with.

What Happens If I Eat Spicy Food Too Soon After Tooth Removal?

If you eat spicy food too soon after having a tooth taken out, then you will end up doing damage. Spicy foods like cayenne peppers, or paprika can get into the area where the tooth was extracted, and it can cause irritation, which will make your wound take even longer to heal!

How Long Should I Wait Before I Can Eat Spicy Food After Tooth Removal?

Ensure that you wait a solid 10 to 12 days at least after you have had a tooth out before you eat anything spicy. 

Can you eat hot sauce after wisdom teeth removal? No. Just because there is no chewing involved doesn’t mean it’s okay. It’s not the chewing that does the damage, it is the spice in itself which will damage the extraction area of your gums.

Can I Eat Spicy Food 24 Hours After A Tooth Extraction?

You should absolutely never eat spicy food only a day after the tooth has been taken out. Doing this will leave you in a whole new world of pain. The spice will get into the crevice in your gums where the tooth was removed and will irritate the raw area. 

It will take ages to heal, and it will hurt like all holy hell. I know spicy food is delicious, but it is not worth the pain. Just hold out and wait, the next spicy dish you have will be well worth the wait!

Can I Eat Spicy Food 3 Days After Wisdom Tooth Removal?

After having a wisdom tooth out, your typical diet should be oatmeal, mashed potatoes, liquids, and maybe ice cream. If you are thinking about throwing a curry in there because it’s also mushy, don’t. 

The spice will do you no good. At this point, your gums still aren’t healed. Even if you heal fast, there is no chance they are already healed, and eating something spicy at this point will just irritate the area.

10 Foods To Eat After You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

There are plenty of things you can have to eat when you have had your wisdom teeth taken out. None of these are spicy, but there are plenty of foods you can have that are tasty, you do not need to live off of soups! 

• Broths
• Applesauce
• Banana ice cream
• Banana smoothie
• Blended soup.
• Greek yogurt.
• Scrambled eggs. (Eat tofu scramble if vegan)
• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Hummus
• Salmon (if you are not vegan)

All of these foods are edible after a painful trip to the dentist. I see plenty of meal options here. Once you get past 4 days, you will be able to eat even more food. So, just hold off a few more days for the spicy stuff. 

It sucks not being able to eat the hottest stuff when you want, but it’s worth it to prevent a long healing time!

Summary:

In a nutshell, you will need to hold off eating spicy food as long as you can whilst your wisdom tooth wound heals.
Spices, salt, and other food products can really irritate the area. So, it’s best for you to wait before you indulge in that curry you have been craving.