After dental surgery such as tooth extraction, implant placement or gum surgery, it is important to follow a proper diet to promote healthy healing and minimizing complications.
Choose soft foods:
After dental surgery, your gums and teeth may be sensitive. Choose soft foods that are easy to chew and swallow, such as purees, soups, scrambled eggs, yogurts, smoothies and fruit compotes.
Avoid hard and sticky foods:
Avoid hard foods, such as nuts, crisps and raw vegetables, as well as sticky foods like caramel or sticky candies. These foods can put excessive pressure on the surgical areas and delay healing.
Prefer cold or room temperature foods:
Cold or room temperature foods can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain after dental surgery. Avoid hot or spicy foods as they can irritate the surgical areas.
Chew on opposite side of operation:
If you have had surgery on a specific side your mouth, try chewing on the opposite side to avoid straining the surgical area. This will promote healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Stay hydrated:
Drink enough water to stay hydrated. This will promote healing and help remove food debris. Avoid carbonated drinks, acidic juices and alcohol, as they can irritate the surgical areas.