Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Extraction and To Avoid (Including Some Possible Substitutions )

Inside: Here’s our daily guide of food to eat after wisdom teeth extraction; so you’re fully prepared with a comprehensive eating regimen for optimal recovery! Here is also our recommended menu plan (and what not to consume!).

Soft fruits like applesauce or canned fruit may help soothe sensitive mouths.

Recent wisdom tooth removal surgery for my son brought back embarrassing memories from when his braces had been put on several years prior.

What both scenarios had in common was: knowing for months to come but being caught unaware.

As my son napped off his general anesthesia on the sofa, I began calling up his oral surgeon’s office with queries, running to various grocery stores for food and drinks, and wondering why I hadn’t planned better ahead. Again!

So if wisdom teeth extraction for your kid is in their future, I wanted to provide helpful information regarding foods they should and shouldn’t eat after surgery in order to be prepared and ensure an easier recovery experience.

Why it Matters Wisdom tooth extraction requires recovery time after surgery; your body requires nourishment and hydration during this process as the surgical sites heal properly. A common side-effect can be dry socket, an uncomfortable condition in which blood clots form but then fall away before healing has taken place in its full measure, leaving nerve endings exposed – something I experienced myself during wisdom teeth removal in my 20s!). This was truly agonising.

TIP: Hydration is key, but avoid serving beverages through straws during the first several days as this creates suction in your mouth that could dislodge any blood clots that form in the process of breathing.

What to Eat After Extracting Wisdom Teeth

Here are suggestions that worked well for us following wisdom teeth surgery for each day of recovery and two weeks post op. Please always heed advice given by your surgeon about which foods to eat or avoid; these ideas here are simply suggestions from experience.)

On the day of surgery, liquid diets tend to provide optimal comfort.

On the day of surgery, your child is likely to feel tired, disinclined to consume many solid or liquid meals or beverages and their throat may also be sore; liquid food and drinks would likely be best as sources of nourishment.

What to Bring: For Breakfast: Jello with honey (regular and Greek styles).

Yogurt drinks & Kefir Pudding (try avoiding Chia or Rice Pudding for now, here’s one recipe of smooth Chocolate Tofu Pudding instead)

Smoothies & protein shakes like this Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake can provide delicious breakfast or afternoon snack options!

Broth such as chicken, beef or vegetable is available.

Smooth applesauce without chunks or pieces of peel

Ice cream or “Nice Cream”, made by pureeing frozen bananas in either a blender or food processor, can make a tasty treat!

Popsicles (our favorites are Outshine Fruit Bars) can also make for tasty treats!

Jell-O and ginger ale should help to soothe nausea in case of traveler’s diarrhea or travel-induced sickness.

My son used our Zoku Slush & Shake Maker after having surgery, to create delicious frozen beverages using juice, lemonade, soda pop or any other beverage of his choosing. TIP: My son used our Zoku Slush & Shake Maker as soon as he came home – great way to keep hydrated post procedure! You can put all kinds of beverages such as juices or lemonades inside it as well.

What to Avoid: mes Foods or drinks that could potentially irritate surgical sites should be avoided as much as possible, including drinks with heat such as coffee.

Foods and drinks that contain small pieces, like food that contains bits or fragments.

Hard, crunchy foods that could injure an extraction site include popcorn, chips, nuts and seeds.

Spicy Foods
Spicy and highly aromatic foods could clog wounds. Foods rich in seeds or small grains could become stuck between wounds.

TIP: Protein can aid the body’s healing. To increase protein consumption in children’s diet, include foods and drinks like milk, yogurt (especially Greek-style varieties), protein powder-laced smoothies or oatmeal and pancakes with additional milk content or pudding with milk-based components as part of their regular meal routines.

After surgery, your child should stick with a diet composed of soft food items with creamy textures for best results. They may still be feeling discomfort so soft foods with creamy textures should feel especially soothing.

What to Eat on Day One (Day 1) (inclusive of Meals from Days 2-3, as applicable) : Mashed potatoes, Cottage Cheese, Mashed and Blended beans as well as Soups/Cream Soups without chunks/pieces that should be warm but not hot are some examples of foods to start your diet off right).

Hummus without raw vegetables or pita yet

What to Avoid: Its Foods and drinks that contain small pieces should be avoided as these could present risks of injury and illness to children.

Hard, crunchy foods that may cause injury to an extraction site such as popcorn, chips, nuts and seeds should be avoided.

Spicy Foods
Spicy foods and beverages that contain heat may irritate surgical sites and be hazardous.

Foods containing seeds or small grains which could become embedded in wounds should be avoided, since these could become stuck and cause infection.

TIP: To quickly create a small portion of mashed potatoes, peel and cube two russet potatoes before placing in a microwave-safe dish loosely covered with lid for 8-9 minutes or until soft when poked with knife/fork. Blend using an immersion blender/hand mixer while gradually adding milk, butter and/or sour cream as well as salt until desired texture has been reached.

On day 2, enjoying some comfort food such as mashed potatoes can provide much-needed sustenance.

Day 3 On Day 3, your child should begin feeling significantly improved; however, soft foods should still be consumed to minimize chewing pressure on their jaw and avoid those which necessitate intense gum chewing. They could still experience some soreness from chewing.

What to Bring for Day 1 and 2: Various Items are essential from Day 1-4

Scrambled eggs, soft-cooked veggies, tofu and oatmeal (whether homemade or instant oatmeal) are among the many satisfying and filling breakfast choices available to us today.

Soft-cooked pasta, mac-n-cheese and baked potatoes (either sweet potatoes or white potatoes) can all make great lunch options.

Protein Pancakes for Breakfast.

Ripe banana, canned fruit and peanut butter-and-jam sandwiches (using thin layers to avoid becoming super-sticky) make for delicious snacks to bring into the classroom!

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Avoid foods like popcorn, chips, nuts and seeds which could potentially harm the extraction site; crunchy crusts of bread should also be avoided to minimize swelling around your extraction site.

Spicy Foods
Spicy and pungent food contain seeds or grains which could become lodged in wounds and cause complications.

Over the Next Two Weeks
Your child should now be eating more foods, though for optimal healing you’ll probably still opt for semi-soft or soft options that don’t require too much chewing. Their mouth may still be sensitive while surgical sites continue healing.

What to include:By day 3, your kid may be ready for soft foods such as macar-n-cheese.

What to Avoid: (iv)raw and crunchy vegetables like whole baby carrots

Chunky and crusty bread (like baguettes ) is often eaten for breakfast or as snacks throughout the day.

Crunchy snacks such as potato chips and tortilla chips with sharp edges make delicious snacks that offer crunchiness in their crunchiness.

Spicy Foods
Any spicy foods containing seeds or small grains which could potentially become stuck in the extraction area

After that time period has passed, your child should likely be able to resume eating their regular favorites if it feels right; otherwise you could opt for semi-soft, easy to chew food for at least another week.

Keep these handy for emergencies: * Water; (2) extra gloves (reduce risk for cuts); and * extra food items.

Frozen Ice Packs Extra Gauze Ibuprofen and Extra Strength Tylenol (or another pain reliever that your surgeon recommends) will also provide support in terms of pain management.

Warm compresses (moist and warm heat can help decrease swelling after two days).

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