We have prepared a list to inform you about soft foods after oral surgery. After any oral surgery, your dentist or oral surgeon will recommend a soft foods diet. This is to help minimise chewing and any potential discomfort it might cause.
This is also to reduce the risk of small-grained foods impacting the surgery site, dislodging blood clots, and causing infection. It’s important to stick to this diet for the first 24-48 hours after dental surgery.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a delicious and satisfying food to eat after oral surgery. They contain lots of fiber, and are a good source of calories and nutrients.
Mashing the potatoes helps to get rid of lumps, and creates a smooth consistency that’s very easy to eat. It also makes it possible to add extras like cheese, butter or gravy.
When making mashed potatoes, it’s important to use the best quality ingredients. For example, Russet or Idaho potatoes are best because they are high in starch and mash up easily. But Yukon golds (aka baking potatoes) are my favorite because they have a rich buttery flavor and are naturally creamy when mashed.
Scrambled Eggs
One of the best foods to eat after oral surgery is scrambled eggs. They are a high source of protein and are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help your body recover from the surgery.
They also are easier to chew and swallow than omelets or hard-boiled eggs. In addition, they are a good source of omega-3 fats that are essential for healing wounds.
Scrambled eggs are a great soft food for post-extraction because they don’t require too much chewing or irritation of the extraction area. They also provide a lot of calories, so you can feel full after a meal.
To make the best scrambled eggs, you should beat the eggs thoroughly and then cook them over low heat. This will create large, soft curds that are creamy but not runny.
Yogurt
Yogurt is a great soft food to eat after oral surgery because it’s high in calcium and protein. It also helps strengthen teeth and gums and keeps bad breath away thanks to the probiotics it contains.
Applesauce is another great soft food that is often recommended after wisdom teeth removal. It is a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. It’s also easy to swallow and does not require much jaw movement, which is especially helpful after a wisdom tooth extraction.
It’s important to eat healthy foods after oral surgery so that you can heal as quickly as possible. Avoid hard, crunchy, chewing or sticky foods until your dentist gives you permission to eat more solid food. These can irritate your mouth and put your extraction site in more pain.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is an excellent soft food after oral surgery, especially as you begin to feel better. It’s low in calories and easy to mix with fruit compote, granola, or scrambled eggs.
It’s high in protein and calcium, and it can help reduce the risk of insulin resistance (which can lead to diabetes and heart disease). Adding yogurt or cheese to your diet is a great way to stay healthy while you recover from your wisdom teeth removal.
Cottage cheese is made by fermenting milk, separating the curds (milk solids and fats) from the whey. This process is accomplished with renin, a specific type of enzyme.