{"id":446,"date":"2024-07-15T22:44:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T22:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2024-08-19T22:46:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T22:46:19","slug":"dos-and-donts-eating-after-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-eating-after-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Eating After Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Bowl of yogurt with berries and two bananas on carpet background\" class=\"wp-image-447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png 639w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>No one likes dental discomfort, which is probably why you\u2019re getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/tooth-extractions.html\">wisdom tooth extracted<\/a>. It\u2019s also why you\u2019ll want to watch what you eat during your recovery. The wrong foods could cause some serious aches and pains! Don\u2019t worry, though. Here\u2019s a list of what you should \u2013 and shouldn\u2019t \u2013 keep stocked in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitely Don\u2019t Eat These<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right after your extraction, you might actually feel pretty good. You might even feel like you\u2019re ready to take on some hard, crunchy, sticky foods. Don\u2019t be fooled! This is the anesthesia talking. Biting down on these forbidden foods while you\u2019re still numb could result in you accidentally hurting yourself. So <em>don\u2019t<\/em> eat snacks like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popcorn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard pretzels or crackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds \u2013 from berries or otherwise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to avoid drinking liquids through a straw. The pinched mouth you make while slurping will make your sore mouth not-so-happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please Do Eat These<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, sticking to soft foods during your recovery is your best ticket to a smooth healing process. It\u2019s okay to reintroduce more menu items to your diet as you progress, but keep in mind that disrupting your stitches means another visit to your dentist \u2013 potentially even your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist.<\/a> With that, let\u2019s shift focus to what is considered safe to eat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milkshakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoothies, if you steer clear of frozen fruit chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pudding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jello<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macaroni and cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mashed potatoes and gravy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soup \u2013 possibly even a bread-bowl if you\u2019re careful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yogurt and squishy fruits that don\u2019t have seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are there more extraction-friendly meals than you thought there would be? This isn\u2019t an exhaustive list by any means. Your dentist and some creative people on Pinterest might also have ideas. It\u2019s important to keep up with your nutritional health as you recover, so if you find yourself struggling with your wisdom tooth extraction diet, don\u2019t hesitate to lean on your resources. Your dentist will be able to answer your questions and help you stay on the right track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/meet-dr-weldon.html\">Daniel Weldon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/meet-elizabeth-estes-weldon.html\">Elizabeth Estes Weldon<\/a> help patients feel comfortable during <em>and<\/em> after their dental treatments. The wisdom tooth extraction diet can be difficult to keep track of, and should you disrupt your stitches, you\u2019ll want prompt and efficient care. As experienced providers, Dr. Weldon and Dr. Elizabeth can help you stay informed about the recovery process and treat your urgencies quickly. Basically, you can rely on them every step of the way! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> their office, call 352-622-3236.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes dental discomfort, which is probably why you\u2019re getting a wisdom tooth extracted. It\u2019s also why you\u2019ll want to watch what you eat during your recovery. The wrong foods could cause some serious aches and pains! Don\u2019t worry, though. Here\u2019s a list of what you should \u2013 and shouldn\u2019t \u2013 keep stocked in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do&#039;s and Don&#039;ts of Eating After Wisdom Tooth Removal | Weldon Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to know what you need to have stocked in your kitchen for your wisdom tooth extraction recovery? 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