I had my wisdom teeth removed 3 weeks ago. Yesterday, due to a horrible dentist day, some of the plastic from an impression got in my gums and I had to go to my OS and have him remove it. So, he had to open my insicion up and dig around and re-stitch it.

Basically, I have to treat it as I did when I first had my wisdom teeth removed. My question is:
Can I eat since otherwise I feel normal other than that side or was that part of the initial instructions?
I can remember the no smoking, no spitting, no straw, etc. but will eating regulary disturb the area or cause dry socket? I am going to salt water rinse this evening.
Also, does the rule of cold then hot still apply.

Thanks,
tracy