What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

So, you’ve had your wisdom teeth removed, now what? In the immediate aftermath of your surgery, you’ll want to be careful about what kind of food you eat to ensure a speedy healing process. Here’s a helpful guide to make mealtime easier during your wisdom teeth removal recovery.

Soup

In the first couple of days following your wisdom teeth removal, a liquid diet is your friend. Soup is a great option that provides nutrients and a variety of flavors. After all, you don’t want to eat the same thing over and over! One thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t eat things that are too hot. Serve your soup at a lukewarm temperature so you don’t irritate your healing mouth.

Smoothies

Smoothies are another terrific way to make sure you get enough vitamins and minerals into your diet while recovering from oral surgery. Blend a variety of tasty fruits and vegetables to get a healthy and delicious meal. Just remember to avoid using straws, as the suction created can disrupt blood clot formation, leading to a painful dry socket.

Other Soft Foods

Foods that require minimal chewing can be introduced into your post-surgery diet as you feel ready for them. Things like eggs, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, and yogurt are all easy to swallow without causing too much disturbance around your extraction site.

Plenty of Water

Staying hydrated will help speed up your recovery. Still water is best, as the bubbles from carbonated beverages can aggravate your healing gums. Non-caffeinated tea and room-temperature broth are also good options to sip on if you need to change things up a bit.

Oral Surgery Recovery Tips from Chandler Dental Center

Following wisdom tooth removal or any other oral surgery, we will provide comprehensive post-op instructions to aid in a speedy recovery. If at any point you have questions about your post-op care, just give our helpful team a call. Under our thoughtful guidance, you’ll be back on your feet in no time!

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