Tooth Extraction Diet – What to Eat after Tooth Removal

We understand that eating with your new over-denture is a bit awkward. Of course it sounds painful. Certainly in the beginning you should be careful and avoid solid food intake. You experience the best of what is and is not possible. Try to slowly start eating harder things. It is better not to bite off pieces with dentures. Therefore cut your food into pieces and chew quietly and evenly with the artificial teeth. Take a piece of food in the mouth on both sides. Take more time for it than you are used to.

Having a wisdom tooth extracted is often necessary to prevent other teeth from being pushed away or damaged. A wisdom tooth has no important function, so it can be removed without any problems. Usually, the removal of the molar by a specialist goes smoothly, because you are well anesthetized. When the anesthetic has worn off it can be experienced as annoying, so here are a few tips.

Clear your doubts

Immediately after removing your wisdom teeth, you will want to start with liquid and soft foods. Avoid eating harder foods at this point as these can irritate or get trapped in the recovering area.

Many patients ask if they should be careful with the temperature of their food. The simple answer is no, you don’t have to worry about the food temperature after wisdom teeth removal. If it’s a comfortable temperature that wouldn’t normally burn your gums, it’s generally fine.

Now that we’ve talked about hot food in terms of temperature, you’re probably wondering: can I eat spicy food? And that’s a simple answer too. After wisdom teeth removal, you should not eat spicy foods for about 2 weeks.

Here are some examples of some of the most common foods people stock up on before having their wisdom teeth removed.

Liquid and soft foods you can eat after surgery are:

• Applesauce
• Yogurt and cottage cheese
• Smoothies
• Soups
• Mashed potatoes
• Scrambled eggs or omelets
• Jell-O, pudding and ice cream

Top 10 Foods To Eat After Tooth Removal

Eating solid foods can be a problem, because your mouth can not open properly and the wound can open again. Therefore, at least for the first day, provide liquid foods , such as yogurt, custard and soup.

1. Soup (there are dozens of different options for soup, so pick your favorite)
2. Oatmeal with minced fruit (you can even get creative by mixing peanut butter or almond butter if you’re not allegical for nuts)
3. Scrambled eggs or omelets (Pro tip: you can add variety by including cheese and soft vegetables such as avocado, onions or tomatoes)
4. Ice cream
5. Pudding, especially rice pudding, helps to satisfy hunger
6. Mashed potatoes
7. Yogurt or Cottage Cheese (also delicious with chopped fresh fruit or fruit jelly)
8. Smoothies
9. Soft rice or Quinoa
10. Baked beans again

You can also use supplement to support your diet with protein shakes or meal replacement shakes.

You must remember that nutrition from food is only half the story. Your fluid intake is very important to support your healing. Warrenton dentist recommends to stay hydrated with water or especially drinks that have added electrolytes. Especially in the first 24-48 hours after surgery to improve your hydration level.

What to avoid after wisdom teeth removal

There are a number of foods to avoid after removing your wisdom teeth. Try to follow the above foods for the first two to three days before trying nasty foods.

Here is a list of foods to avoid for the first 1-2 weeks of healing after wisdom.

• Sour and spicy foods that can irritate healing: If you feel pain from having bland foods, it is probably too sour or spicy.
• Alcoholic drinks can slow healing but react negatively to the painkillers prescribed by your doctor.
• Avoid caffeinated, alcoholic, carbonated and hot drinks.
• Grains and seeds that are not soft and can easily become trapped in the extraction site.
• Difficult or difficult to chew foods (for example, nuts, meat, sticky candy, or jerky).