The ABC Of Food After Removing Wisdom Teeth

bout 90% of people have at least one of their third molars, commonly called the wisdom tooth, removed at some point in their life. Many people have all four taken out to prevent future dental problems. It can be hard to find satisfying foods to eat after wisdom tooth removal or other oral surgery. The food must be soft and easy to eat, but since healing can take a few days it is also important that we not tire of our menu options.If you undergo this relatively minor procedure, knowing what to eat post-surgery can lead to a much smoother recovery. Try a few of these nutritious and tasty treats to help ease your recovery after a wisdom tooth extraction.

A is for Applesauce

Homemade applesauce:
– 8 medium red apples
– 1 cup of water
– 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

  • Peel & core the apples. Cut the apples into bite sized chunks.
  • Place apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon in crock pot.
  • Cover with lid and cook on high. Continually check on apples in crock pot and mash with a potato masher.
  • Add more sugar if desired. Continue mashing apples until you get your desired consistency.
  • Cook on high for about 2-3 hours and then set temperature to low for another 2-3 hours.
  • Serve in a bowl.

B is for Bananas and Baby Food

Bananas: Mashed well with yoghurt or milk.
Baby Food: A perfect pre-made puree!– 8 medium red apples

C is for Cheese

Cheese: Soft or melted.
Cheesecake: 
You can enjoy yourself during recovery!
Cottage Cheese: 
Plain or mixed with soft veggies.

D is for Dips

Tzatziki, lebneh, French onion, hummus, and guacamole.

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E is for Eggs

Scrambled or poached.

F is for Fish

Tuna or lox.

J is for Jelly

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M is for Mashed potato

Macaroni & Cheese: Well-cooked and soft.
Mashed Potato: Well-blended with no lumps.
Meatloaf or Meatballs: Mashed a little.

N is for Noodles

Noodles/Pasta Small: flat pasta that doesn’t require much chewing or slurping.
Nut Butters: 
Peanut, almond, or cashew. Well-ground.

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O is for Oatmeal

Mixed with honey, syrup, or mashed banana.

P is for pudding

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R is for Ramen

Ramen: With well-cooked veggies or meat.
Risotto: Well-cooked.

S is for Soup

Sloppy Joe Meat: Skip the bun.
Soup:
 The less chewy, the better.
Smoothies: 
Mix some fresh fruit, milk, yoghurt, or ice cream in a blender.
Soaked Bread/Cookies: Soak cookies in milk or a hot drink and bread in soup.
Spinach: 
Creamed or mashed. Raises iron levels for faster healing.
Stew: 
Vegetable stew cooked for a long time.
Sweet Breads: 
Doughnuts, muffins, or cupcakes

T is for Tofu

Sloppy Joe Meat: Skip the bun.

V is for Vegetables (Cooked soft and mashed)

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Now you can survive not only with soup and yogurth!

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