Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Preventing Food Traps & Infection

No, it is not possible for there to be no food in the holes where your wisdom teeth got pulled. After a wisdom tooth extraction, food particles, bacteria, and saliva can easily get trapped in the empty socket. This can lead to infection, pain, and delayed healing. To prevent this, it is important to rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day and to avoid eating hard or sticky foods that can get stuck in the socket.