{"id":752,"date":"2024-08-13T23:02:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T23:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2024-08-29T23:06:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T23:06:41","slug":"eat-after-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterburysmiles.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/eat-after-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Safe to Eat After Wisdom Tooth Extractions?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wisdom tooth extractions<\/a> can end constant oral pain and prevent serious oral health issues like gum infections and dental crowding. However, you can expect your mouth to be tender for a few days after the procedure, so it\u2019s important to know what\u2019s safe to eat while your gums are healing. Here\u2019s a brief guide to which foods are suitable to people who have recently had their wisdom teeth removed and which ones can cause discomfort or injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Immediately After Your Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you get home from your dentist\u2019s or oral surgeon\u2019s office, it\u2019s important to get plenty of rest so  you can avoid straining the healing surgical sites. At this time, it\u2019s important not to eat while your mouth is still feeling the effects of the anesthetic treatment, as they can make it too easy to injure your tongue, lips, or cheeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to avoid spitting or drinking through a straw, as the shifting pressures in the mouth can cause the clots forming over the empty sockets to dislodge, resulting in a severely painful condition called dry socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Eat After Having My Wisdom Teeth Removed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re ready to eat again, it\u2019s best to stick to mild, soft foods that are easy to chew and lukewarm or cold. Dairy products are especially good since they are high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D, all of which are nutrients important to your mouth\u2019s healing process.  A few examples of good food for people who have recently had wisdom teeth removed include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n