We typically recommend that patients avoid hard or crunchy foods like nuts, chips, toast, cereal or anything else that could possibly be abrasive. It is also important to avoid anything that requires you to bite down aggressively or to chew for too long.
First 24 Hours. Ideally, you should avoid eating anything that requires chewing within the first 24 hours of tooth extraction surgery. Try to stick to liquids only. However, if they do not fill your stomach and you want to eat solid food, opt for soft foods requiring very little chewing, such as pudding or porridge.
Applesauce is a good choice after your tooth extraction because it will add some fiber to your diet. After the first day, you might try mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, and broth-based soups without large chunks of meat. Eat these foods lukewarm, not hot.
Sandwiches, chips, and orange juice should all be avoided after your wisdom tooth removal, dental implant surgery, orthognathic surgery etc. Too much chewing can possibly re-open the sensitive areas of your mouth, and can cause bleeding or even infection.
Normally, you should avoid solid food for just 24 hours after your oral surgery, after which it may be okay to eat it again. It's very important to talk to your dentist about specific eating instructions, as it depends on the type of treatment that you have received as well as your own individual healing time.
The reason is simple: solid foods can injure the recovery site provoking pain, bleeding, or even the dislodge of the blood clot.
Bread is typically tough to chew after wisdom tooth removal and you are generally recommended to avoid any foods that could get stuck to your surgery site. Crackers and breads are notorious for getting stuck on teeth and stuck in the mouth and that can only cause trouble post oral surgery.
On the third day after surgery, try foods like eggs, toast, or oatmeal. Gradually continue to increase solid foods as chewing doesn't cause any pain. If you experience pain when chewing, go back to soft and semisoft foods. Many people are able to resume normal eating within a week.
Scrambled eggs are one of the easiest and most nutritious foods to consume after having your wisdom teeth removed. They are a high source of protein and are packed full of essential vitamins and minerals which help the healing process and improve recovery speed.
Biting and chewing solid foods will be difficult for a couple of days. Stay clear of popcorn, chips, nuts, and other hard to eat snacks. It is essential to take special care of your tender gums and mouth after your tooth extraction. You can reduce the discomfort by eating soft foods and liquids while you heal.
Bread is something you simply can't have during the first few days of your recovery. Toast, muffins, bagels, and crusty bread are off the menu for now, as these can do some serious damage to your gums.
If there is still a lot of pain after three days, a patient should delay introducing solid foods back into their diet. In most cases, a patient will be able to get back to their normal routine and diet within the first seven days following the extraction of their wisdom teeth.
Soft bread and grains are excellent after surgery, including white bread, wheat bread, flatbread, and flour tortilla. Grains like oatmeal, cream of wheat, rice, pasta noodles, and saltines are also suitable foods.
Solid foods that are firm or sharp can injure the recovery site or even dislodge the blood clot, which can lead to a dry socket.
We do not recommend dairy products such as yogurt, ice cream, or milkshakes on the day of surgery as nausea and vomiting may develop in conjunction with the anesthetic and pain medication.
Aside from applying ice packs on your face and cheeks after the surgery, you should also drink ice cold water. Ice does not just reduce swelling, but the coldness is also a great pain reliever, numbing the area of your mouth that is affected.
Pasta is a great choice as a surgery recovery food. But no al dente after the dentist. Cook pasta until it's soft and a little bit mushy for ease of eating. Pasta serves as a great base for many types of blended sauces.
Eggs are an excellent food to eat after oral surgery. They have a high amount of quality protein that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
When Can I Stop Worrying About Dry Socket? Until the full recovery of your extraction site, a dry socket can form if you fail to follow the care tips. Usually, a week (7-8 days) after wisdom tooth extraction, you can stop worrying about a dry socket as gums take this much time to close fully.
Follow these guidelines when handling extracted teeth. We advise you to store teeth in a securely sealed, plastic specimen container in a 1:10 Clorox (bleach) solution. These teeth should be cleansed of adherent material by scrubbing with detergent and water or cleaned in an ultrasonic unit.
Normally, a blood clot forms at the site of a tooth extraction. This blood clot serves as a protective layer over the underlying bone and nerve endings in the empty tooth socket. The clot also provides the foundation for the growth of new bone and for the development of soft tissue over the clot.