When can i start eating bread after wisdom teeth removal

After a tooth extraction, liquid soups like tomato soups and other purees are also good choices because they do not require chewing and have no pieces that could become trapped in the sockets.

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Best foods to eat after teeth removal (0 – 2 days)
Food to eat after teeth extraction (2 – 5 days)
Final recovery period (> 5 Days)
Soft Foods to Eat After Oral Surgery
Start with Liquids
Grains and Bread
Fruits and Vegetables
Protein-Based Foods

Protein shakes and smoothies made with milk or juice and some protein powder can provide nutrition. Do not use a straw to drink your smoothie or any beverage because the suction can dislodge the clots that form over the exposed sockets.

Best foods to eat after teeth removal (0 – 2 days)

As most people will be feeling very tender after the surgery it is best to stick to really soft foods. The following foods can be consumed the entire way through your recovery. Note: Immediately following surgery no hot foods should be consumed as your face will still be numb and you may burn yourself. Wait at least an hour prior to attempting warm foods.

Any foods that require no chewing

Yogurt (frozen or normal) – No fruit bits or nuts
Jello
Ice cream / Sorbet / Milkshake
Luke warm soups
Pudding
Eggs
Soggy Cereal (Oatmeal)
Well cooked pasta

Food to eat after teeth extraction (2 – 5 days)

You should be able to start returning hot food items to the menu by the second day as the blood clots will be more stable and less likely to restart bleeding.

Any foods that require minimal chewing.

Bread
Yogurt (frozen or normal) – Including fruit bits
Pasta
Noodles
Soft vegetables – Including hot mashed potatoes
Ground beef
Chicken
Mince products (Lasagna)
Eggs
Cheese
Soups

Final recovery period (> 5 Days)

At this point in time you will likely be starting to feel ready to test out your mouth on some different foods. Depending on how easily your teeth came out will depend on how easy eating harder foods will go. Remember – this is only a guide and if you don’t feel comfortable eating the suggested foods then please continue with the previous stage for longer.

In this stage feel free to eat anything you are comfortable with.

The pain, swelling, and bleeding after oral surgery will limit your food intake because of difficulty with chewing and swallowing. During your recovery, you should only choose soft foods to include in your diet. These soft foods are easy to prepare by mashing, moistening, pureeing, or grounding, giving your body the essential nutrients it needs to heal.

Here at Hill Country Oral Surgery, we recommend that you stick to the following foods that will have you back to normal in no time.

Soft Foods to Eat After Oral Surgery

Start with Liquids

Oral swelling after surgery may prevent you from chewing solid and semi-solid foods. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons recommends drinking 48-64 oz of liquids daily. These liquids should not include caffeine beverages like coffee, soda, and tea.

Flavored gelatins and juices extracted from fruits and vegetables are appropriate. Other suitable liquids include yogurt, milk, smoothies, shakes, tapioca, and protein drinks. Try to avoid alcohol and cold water, and don’t use a straw when drinking as it may increase your discomfort.

Soups

Soups made from vegetables and meats are easy to prepare. They will give your body the necessary nutrients to remain healthy and recover. We recommend soups like tomato, pumpkin, chicken noodle, and celery. Try to avoid soups with large, hard pieces of vegetables that require chewing and may be difficult to swallow.

Grains and Bread

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.

Other choices include polenta, congee, nut butter, ramen noodles, soft pastry pies, risotto, peas and mashed beans, waffles, and various semolina dishes.

Fruits and Vegetables

Well-cooked vegetables and canned fruits are excellent foods after surgery. Also, soft fruits and vegetables that are easy to chew and swallow like bananas, avocados, mashed potatoes, and cooked spinach give ample dietary vitamins and nutrients.

Other suggestions include boiled sweet potatoes (or mashed), baked apples or applesauce, beets, canned carrots, and au gratin potatoes.

Protein-Based Foods

Your body will need plenty of protein to heal. We recommend soft protein-based foods after oral surgery because they will cause less stress on the teeth, jaw, and throat.

These include broiled, stewed, baked or chopped lean beef, tuna, tofu, salmon, and chicken. Other protein-based foods that are acceptable include scrambled eggs, meatloaf, fish, pulled pork, and liver.

Dairy

Many dairy foods are easy to consume after your oral surgery. These include custard, yogurt, plain ice cream, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, milkshakes, mild cheese, cream cheese, and milk.

Next Steps

Hill Country Oral Surgery provides some of the very best oral surgery procedures and patient care in Austin, TX. If you are considering oral surgery in Austin, TX, and would like more information, we invite you to contact us today for a consultation!