Foods to avoid after oral surgery OR what you can eat instead

 

FOODS TO AVOID AFTER ORAL SURGERY & WHAT YOU CAN EAT INSTEAD

A soft food diet may be suggested by your oral surgeon following the below procedures:

• Root Canal
• Tooth Extraction (including Wisdom Teeth)
• Dental Implants
• Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery

Are you going to have oral surgery soon? Whether the procedure is simple or complex, one thing is certain: you'll need to watch what you eat while you're healing.

Your oral surgeon will provide you with aftercare instructions, which you should follow. However, if you're thinking about meals and snacks after oral surgery, consider the suggestions below.

It is critical to avoid the following foods for the first week after surgery because they can cause pain and slow healing:

Foods that are spicy.

Juices from citrus fruits.

Foods that are hard to chew (steak and deli meats)

Crispy foods (popcorn, pretzels and potato chips)

Breads, bagels, and cookies.

Beverages containing alcohol.

Steer Clear of These Foods After Oral Surgery

Foods that are chewy, sticky, tough, or crunchy, in general, should be avoided for about a week after oral surgery. The same is true for spicy or acidic foods. After all, your mouth will be sore, and you don't want to eat in pain.

What should you avoid eating? Here are a few of the many foods you should avoid:

Bagels, pizza, or chewy bread

Crackers and chips

Pretzels and popcorn

Fruits and vegetables that are crunchy

Fruit roll-ups or dried fruit

Fruits and juices containing citrus

Jerky beef, steak, or fibrous meats

Salsa, hot sauce, hot peppers, and spicy curries are all options.

Consider These Foods for the First Few Days

For at least the first few days after your oral surgery procedure, you will only be able to eat liquids and soft foods. Getting full and getting proper nutrition can be difficult at this time, but try to strike a balance between healthy and not-so-healthy options.

What foodstuffs should you keep on hand for meals and snacks? You should be able to partake in the following activities:

Yogurt from Greece

Oatmeal

Potatoes mashed

Vegetables that have been softly cooked

Shakes with protein

Beans enchiladas

Applesauce

Scrambled eggs that are still soft

Soup that is drinkable

Smoothies made from fruits