{"id":200,"date":"2024-08-29T14:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2024-08-29T14:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:32:49","slug":"what-to-eat-after-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.julingtoncreekdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/29\/what-to-eat-after-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat After Wisdom Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having your wisdom teeth removed<\/a> is a big milestone in any person\u2019s life. Between the Hollywood tropes and the myriad social media videos about the subject, it\u2019s something that many young people will hear about and experience by the time they reach college age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when it comes to recovery, there\u2019s a lot of misinformation out there, especially regarding your post-procedure diet. Believe it or not, no, you do not need to eat ice cream or Jello for three days. If you\u2019re scheduled to have your wisdom teeth removed, here are some healthy, satisfying foods that you can eat following your extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Watch the Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you sit down to plan your post-procedure menu, be careful about the types of foods you select. For starters, it is recommended that you avoid anything too hot for the first days following your extraction. Thus, if you are considering something like soup, be sure that you won\u2019t mind eating it on the warm to cool side, at least for the first few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut the Caffeine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine can dilate your blood vessels, making it harder for the bleeding to stop and a clot to form in your extraction site, so be sure to avoid any caffeinated beverages (hot or cold) for at least two to three days after your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Straws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another bit of advice you may have heard about wisdom tooth extraction recovery is to not drink from a straw for at least three days following your procedure. This is because the pressure created in your mouth can dislodge the blood clot and cause a painful condition called dry socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart, Filling Foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it would be nice to just eat ice cream for three days straight, this is not only bad for your teeth and waistline, but also not particularly filling, either.  Here are a few satisfying, healthy options that are soft enough to eat after your extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n