{"id":212,"date":"2023-03-05T18:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2023-05-05T18:22:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:22:54","slug":"guide-to-eating-after-wisdom-tooth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/05\/guide-to-eating-after-wisdom-tooth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simple Guide to Eating after Wisdom Tooth Extractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Some people can retain their wisdom teeth for a lifetime without adverse consequences. In most cases, though, it is important to remove the third molars so they do not cause serious oral health problems. Are you soon going to get your wisdom teeth extracted<\/a>? This simple guide to eating after your surgery will help you to enjoy a smooth and complication-free recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Stick to Liquids for the First 24 Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can expect your mouth to be pretty sore during the initial 24 hours after your appointment, particularly after any local anesthesia wears off. Chewing anything could worsen your discomfort, so it would be smart to stick to a liquid diet for at least the first day after your surgery. Juice, water, blended soups, and protein drinks are all acceptable choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, bear in mind that you should not use a straw to drink. The suction could dislodge the blood clots at your surgical sites and lead to a painful complication known as dry socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Soft Foods after the First 24 Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the first 24 hours of your recovery have passed, you can try to eat some easy-to-chew foods. Here are some examples of things that you might incorporate into your diet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n