How much longer until I can eat normal food?

I got my wisdom teeth out on Wednesday, so this is day five. I haven't had to take my pain pills today, but I'm still sore and can't quite chew yet. How much longer should I wait before I eat solid food? I don't want to get dry socket or an infection, but I'm tired of baby food. The most solid thing I've been able to eat is a ham and cheese sandwich. I go back to the dentist Wednesday for a checkup, so should I just wait until then and see what the dentist thinks before I start eating heavier stuff?