99 Foods To Eat After Dental Surgery, Implants, or Wisdom Teeth Extractions

“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.

Sarasota Dentistry Provides General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Sarasota, FL

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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Dr. Hank Michael DMD

Dr. Michael and his staff focus on providing painless dental services in a welcoming atmosphere. His dental expertise includes general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, oral & I.V. sedation, full mouth reconstruction, teeth bleaching, veneers, laser dentistry, metal-free crowns, inlays/onlays, and dentures to enhance both your health and appearance.

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