Foods to Eat After Having Wisdom Teeth Removed

When having a wisdom tooth extracted, it is important to know what to do after the procedure. What to eat and what to avoid eating should be discussed with the dentist or oral surgeon who performs the extraction.

Foods to Eat

Choose soft foods that will be easy to swallow, without chewing. This may include gelatin, broths, pudding or thin soups.

Foods to Avoid

Avoid solid foods such as meat, or anything crunchy for the first day or two after a wisdom tooth extraction. After a few days, anything that needs to be chewed can slowly be added back into your diet.

Benefits

Listening to your body will lead to a quick recovery. Waiting to eat solid foods will allow incisions to heal properly, without infection.

Warning

Many people are drawn to ice cream or milkshakes after a wisdom tooth extraction. Be careful with the amount consumed though, because a lot of sugar can be disagreeable after the procedure.

Considerations

Everyone is different. Consult your dentist or oral surgeon if you still can't chew solid food after several days. Also, ask if you can eat normally if you feel ready right after the extraction.

References

• Wisdom tooth extraction
• After wisdom tooth extraction