What can i eat after getting teeth pulled

Whatever issue you had had likely been dealt with, but you are now left with a sore socket that can take a couple of weeks to fully heal.

While the extraction site heals, the patient’s ability to eat hard, tough or crunchy foods is limited.

Stick to soft foods, preferably those that contain all the essential nutrients needed for the body to repair itself.

Here’s a list of soft foods to eat after teeth removal to help guide you:

1. Soup
   Pureed vegetable soups are easy on your mouth and teeth because there are no large pieces of vegetable or meat that you would have to chew.
2. Applesauce
   Applesauce is very soft and the perfect temperature for people recovering from tooth surgery.
3. Yogurt
   Yogurt is another great healthy breakfast or snack to have if you get a tooth pulled. Grab plain yogurt that doesn’t have pieces of fruit or granola.
4. Eggs
   Eggs are a rich source of protein and good for breakfast or dinner when you need to be careful with your teeth and mouth after extraction.
5. Oatmeal
   To avoid irritating your gum, make sure that the oatmeal is lukewarm before you eat it.
6. Mashed Potatoes
   Get a lot of nutrients in only a few bites of mashed potatoes, which you may need if you’re struggling to eat after your dental surgery.
7. Cottage Cheese
   Cottage cheese is a source of protein that you can eat as a snack, or you can add it to enhance other meals.

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“What do I eat after dental surgery?”, is a common question asked by many patients. Dental surgery can be a daunting task but the recovery can be even more stressful if you don’t know what to eat. Sarasota Dentistry has compiled a list of foods to eat following dental surgery, dental implants or wisdom teeth extractions. These foods are also good for patients having periodontal surgery. Keep in mind that each surgery is different and you should follow your dentist’s post-operative instructions regarding what is acceptable to eat. Some surgeries require a patient to be on a liquid diet for so long and then progress to soft foods. Any of the foods to eat after dental surgery listed below can be liquified using a blender – our favorite is the Vita-mix. These liquifying blenders can also make a variety of flavorful, healthy drinks or smoothies which can include raw vegetables that are extremely helpful in the healing process. It may not sound good, but Dr. Michael’s kids actually drink raw spinach in their smoothie and they like it! It just depends what else is mixed with it… Be adventurous!

Comprehensive List of Foods To Eat After Dental Surgery, Implants, or Wisdom Teeth Extractions

1. 1. Applesauce
   2. Avocado
   3. Baby Food
   4. Baked Beans – mashed if necessary
   5. Black Beans – mashed if necessary
   6. Baked Apples
   7. Bananas
   8. Biscuits – flakey, soft or soaked to become soft
      

   9. Broccoli – steamed soft
   10. Broth
   11. Butternut Squash – cooked soft
   12. Carnation Instant Breakfast Drinks
   13. Carrots -steamed soft
   14. Casseroles
   15. Cheese
   16. Cheesecake
   17. Clams and Clam Chowder

1. 1. Cold Cereal – soaked in milk until soft
   2. Cottage Cheese
   3. Cake
   4. Canned Peas
   5. Crab Cakes
   6. Cranberry Sauce
   7. Cream
   8. Cream of wheat – maybe a little to grainy depending on the type of dental surgery.
   9. Crème Brule
   10. Cupcake

1. Custard
2. Doughnuts
3. Ensure
4. Eggs (poached, fried or scrambled)
5. Egg Nog
6. Egg Noodles
7. Egg Salad
8. Fettuccine
9. Fish
10. Frozen Yogurt
    

11. Fruit Juice
12. Fruit Smoothies
13. Fruit – soft or grind
14. Gravy
15. Grits – Maybe a little too grainy depending to the type of dental surgery.
16. Ground Turkey
17. Ground Beef/Pork
18. Ground Chicken
19. Guacamole
20. Humus
21. Ice cream
22. Jell-O
23. Juice vegetable
24. Kefir
25. Key Lime Pie
26. Macaroni and cheese
27. Malt-0-meal
28. Mangos
29. Mascarpone Cheese – Consider using it with soft scones (beat 1 (3 oz of cheese, 1 tsp powdered sugar, and 1 cup heavy whipping cream)
30. Mashed potatoes
31. Matzo Ball Soup
32. Meatloaf
33. Meatballs
    

34. Melons (Very Ripe)
35. Milk Shake – Avoid using a straw
36. Miso Soup
37. Mousse
38. Muffins
39. Oatmeal
40. pancakes
41. Pasta – cooked very soft
    

42. Pies
43. Polenta
44. Pot roast with vegetables – cooked to falling apart
45. Probiotics
46. Protein Powder – can be added to any liquid meal for added energy and healing
47. Pudding
48. Ramen Noodles
49. Refried Beans
50. Ricotta cheese
51. Risotto
52. Rice
53. Sandwich Meats
54. Scrambled Eggs
55. Sherbet
56. Smoothies
57. Soft bread – soak in soup
58. Souffle

59. 

60. Soup
61. Sour Cream
62. Spaghetti
63. Spinach
64. Steamed Vegetables
65. Stew
    

66. Sweet Potatoes
67. Tapioca Pudding
68. Tea
69. Tofu
70. Tuna Salad
71. Waffles
72. Yellow Squash
73. Yogurt

Foods To Avoid Following Dental Surgery, Implants or Wisdom Teeth Extractions

• Tomatos or tomato sauce – acidic and may burn or cause pain immediately after dental surgery
• Orange Juice – be cautious with OJ or any other acidic juices. They may cause burning or pain if ingested too soon after dental surgery.
• Seeds – anything seedy may get stuck in a surgery site and cause discomfort or get infected.
• Cracked Pepper – much like a seed this can get lodged and cause pain.
• Popcorn – the corn hulls can become lodged
• Spicy Foods – may lead to pain and discomfort
• Crunchy or Difficult to Chew Foods – these foods may interfere with the blood clotting following dental surgery
• Over-the-counter Mouth Rinse – it’s not a food but patients commonly use mouth rinses such as Listerine or Scope following a dental surgery and it significantly interferes with healing so it’s worth mentioning. Dentists will usually prescribe a safe mouth rinse, such as Chlorhexadine Gluconate (Peridex), flowing dental surgery.

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Dr. Michael has been practicing dentistry and performing dental surgery and dental implants in his home town of Sarasota since 2001. Dr. Michael and his team are committed to providing patients with the very best dental care and educating them on how to preserve their smile… especially after dental surgery. If you are a patient of Sarasota Dentistry and are having any questions regarding what you should be eating after dental surgery, please call the office at 941-929-7645 or email us today.

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How soon can I eat after tooth extraction?

Approximately an hour after surgery, you may remove the gauze sponges your surgeon placed in your mouth so that you're able to eat. Stick to soft foods the first 24 hours after surgery and avoid all hot or cold ones.

What should you avoid after tooth extraction?

Below are some things to avoid while you're healing..

Don't drink with a straw. Sucking on a straw may dislodge the blood clot..

Don't drink hot liquids. Hot liquids may increase swelling. Limit your alcohol use. ... .

Don't smoke. Smoking may break down the blood clot. This can cause a painful tooth socket..