Why Are Some Foods Off Limits After Oral Surgery?
You should follow the post-operative care instructions provided by your oral surgeon, even though nobody enjoys feeling constrained. You won’t be able to eat a number of foods because they are sticky or too difficult to chew. Avoiding them is imperative if you don’t want to hurt yourself and have to visit your oral surgeon more frequently. Right now isn’t the time to fret over your diet.
Remember, you’re healing from major surgery, and recoveries are complicated. We’ve put together a list of foods you can enjoy to get you through this difficult time.
The majority of people will advise you to stock up on pints of ice cream in order to prepare milkshakes, but as experts, we can inform you that this may not be the best course of action. Your oral surgeon will prescribe a strong dose of antibiotics even if you have a sweet tooth because eating too many sweet foods while taking antibiotics can harm your gut microbiome.
We’re not saying don’t make smoothies; instead, use a probiotic-rich yogurt, frozen fruit, and cocoa powder combination. Remember that you won’t be able to use a straw until you recover, so make sure your smoothies are thin enough by adding milk or water.
It makes sense that soup would be on our list, as you probably predicted. However, not all soups are enjoyable after a dental procedure. If you’re like most people, you probably think of chicken noodle soup as something you eat while you heal from a sickness, but after surgery, you shouldn’t. Eat less chunky foods, like chicken, until you are able to move your jaw pain-free.
For the first few days, strain your soup using a strainer to remove the noodles, meat, and vegetables. Blend them or cut them into smaller pieces, then add them back into your broth.
Sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to go back to the basics. We recommend you make a plate of soft-scrambled eggs. Add your preferred cheese to your scrambled eggs to enhance their taste and texture. Transfer onto your favorite plate. Your eggs should continue cooking as they cool down. It’s a hearty, easy meal to make while you recover.
Ice Cream and Milkshakes
Given its high sugar and calorie content, ice cream may not be something you typically eat, but since you recently had surgery, it’s acceptable to treat yourself to a small amount of your comfort food. Additionally, since ice cream is soft and convenient to eat without chewing, it makes a perfect post-tooth extraction snack. Just make sure you skip the ice cream cone.
After getting your wisdom teeth extracted, cold food in the form of a milkshake can also be a nice treat, but there’s a big catch. You’ll need to skip the straw. A dry socket may result from the blood clot in the surgical site coming loose due to the pressure created in the mouth when sucking on a straw. Growth factors are used in all surgical procedures performed at Gallardo, including wisdom tooth extractions, to lower the risk of dry sockets.
Certain soups are better than others after oral surgery. Avoid soups that contain large chunks of meat or vegetables because you will have to chew those pieces of food, which can be difficult. Instead, seek out pureed soups like cream of your favorite vegetable or tomato soup. Since the tiny bits of chicken and noodles are relatively soft and easy to swallow without requiring a lot of chewing, chicken noodle soup is typically acceptable during the healing process.
Generally speaking, it’s best to wait a few days following surgery before consuming soup because it will be extremely hot and may be uncomfortable. Allow the food to cool slightly before dipping your spoon into a delicious bowl of hot food to prevent mouth burns.
What food should be avoided following wisdom tooth surgery?
It’s crucial to avoid certain foods while recovering from wisdom tooth extraction as they may irritate your mouth and cause pain. Generally speaking, spicy foods like vindaloo or salsa should be avoided as they can irritate the surgical site. Acidic food can also be too harsh on your gums. Hard and sticky foods should also be stayed away from because they can impede the healing process.
Steer clear of anything chewy, like meat chunks, as these can rip your stitches. Crunchy foods like popcorn and chips should also be avoided because they can be too harsh on your gums and increase the risk of infection. It may be tempting to try some of these foods during your recuperation period, but it’s crucial to stick to eating soft foods because they won’t irritate your body or interfere with the healing process.
Remember that after this procedure, you should avoid sugary foods as they can slow down the healing process and raise the risk of infection at the extraction site. To help encourage appropriate healing, instead concentrate on consuming softer foods that are high in protein and vitamins. In addition, staying hydrated and having a quick recovery depend on consuming an ample amount of fluids.
