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What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Pay special attention to what you eat and what you drink after wisdom teeth removal.
Drink a lot of clear liquids, especially water, to help prevent dehyrdration. Gatorade and fruit juices may be a good choice. You might want to avoid soft (carbonated) drinks. Avoid hot liquids and alcohol for the first day. Be sure you do not use a straw as the suction created can dislodge the blood clot leading to dealyed healing and possibily even a dry socket.
Only eat soft foods for the first 2 to 3 days. Make sure these foods are not too hot and also not too cold. Avoid hard or crunchy foods, such as popcorn and hard candy, for atleast two weeks after surgery.
Here is a list of some recommended foods. Be careful as you do not want food to get stuck in the socket.
- purée
- smoothie
- apple sauce
- jello
- banana
- avocado
- scrambled eggs
- cottage cheese
- oatmeal
- rice (should be the kind that sticks together, you don't want it caught in the hole(s) in your mouth)
- refried beans
- ice cream or frozen yogurt (not too cold!)
- mashed potatoes and other mashed vegetables
- yogurt
- cottage cheese
- milkshakes
- pudding
- noodle or cream soup (not too hot! and not too many vegetables)
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References
1. Dr. Anto Youssef, Studio Dentaire. Accessed August 2008.
http://www.studiodentaire.com/questions/en/what-can-you-eat-after-widom-teeth-extraction.php
2. Z Perry. Associated Content. Written June 2006. Accessed August 2008.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/36027/wisdom_teeth_removalextraction_aftercare.html
3. Chowhound. Wisdom Tooth Extraction, What to Eat? Accessed August 2008.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/373812
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