Dr. Georges Raffoul was raised in Tampa, Florida, and attended the University of South Florida for his undergraduate degree. He attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he earned his doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree and graduated with honors in 2016. In addition to doing externships with the VA and in Thailand, Dr. Raffoul has given back to the community by volunteering in geriatric health clinics, providing health education programs in local schools, and giving a guest lecture to the Pre-Dental Society of the University of Tampa. He is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and dedicated to continuously advancing his knowledge and skills in advanced dentistry. Dr. Raffoul has been a featured guest twice on the Weekly Checkup (America’s Leading Healthcare Talk Radio Show) on Tampa 102.5 The Bone. He has published in a full mouth restoration case in the implant magazine Open Implant.
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We want your experience with Tampa Palms Dentistry to be as pleasant and productive as possible, and that starts even before you arrive. The documents and forms below will help you get familiarized with what to expect during your visit, and your rights and responsibilities as a patient.
- New Patient Health History
- Financial Policy
- HIPPA Disclosure
- Consent For Photographs, Consultation & Local Anesthetic
- Records Release From Another Dentist
After a tooth extraction, liquid soups like tomato soups and other purees are also good choices because they do not require chewing and have no pieces that could become trapped in the sockets. Protein shakes and smoothies made with milk or juice and
some protein powder can provide nutrition. Do not use a straw to drink your smoothie or any beverage because the suction can dislodge the clots that form over the exposed sockets. As most people will be feeling very tender after the surgery it is best to stick to really soft foods. The following foods can be consumed the entire way through your recovery. Note: Immediately following surgery no hot foods should be consumed
as your face will still be numb and you may burn yourself. Wait at least an hour prior to attempting warm foods. Any foods that require no chewingBest foods to eat after teeth removal (0 – 2 days)
Food to eat after teeth extraction (2 – 5 days)
You should be able to start returning hot food items to the menu by the second day as the blood clots will be more stable and less likely to restart bleeding.
Any foods that require minimal chewing.
- Bread
- Yogurt (frozen or normal) – Including fruit bits
- Pasta
- Noodles
- Soft vegetables – Including hot mashed potatoes
- Ground beef
- Chicken
- Mince products (Lasagna)
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Soups
Final recovery period (> 5 Days)
At this point in time you will likely be starting to feel ready to test out your mouth on some different foods. Depending on how easily your teeth came out will depend on how easy eating harder foods will go. Remember – this is only a guide and if you don’t feel comfortable eating the suggested foods then please continue with the previous stage for longer.
In this stage feel free to eat anything you are comfortable with.
“What can I eat and drink after my wisdom teeth extraction?” is one of the most common patient questions before the removal. It’s also a question that can lead to a major stock-up of foods and drinks so you are ready before the day of the extraction. Asking about wisdom teeth removal foods should be just one of several questions you should ask after choosing the right oral surgeon. In addition to foods, patients should also ask their surgeon: Foods You Can Eat Right Away Foods You Can Eat 24+ Hours After Removal Yes! Coffee lovers can enjoy a cup of coffee, but ONLY if the coffee is lukewarm. Patients should avoid drinking
the coffee (or any drink) through a straw. The suction from drinking through a straw can cause a painful condition called dry sockets. Patients can usually eat solid foods approximately one week after the procedure (ask your surgeon if this is the schedule you should follow). If you have any questions about your recovery or care instructions after a wisdom teeth removal, don’t hesitate to contact your oral surgeon.What soft foods are okay to eat right for after wisdom teeth removal?
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