When you return home from your tooth extraction in Towson, MD, it's best to eat soft foods that don't require biting or chewing until you've healed fully. Your dentist will provide you with detailed instructions for aftercare, recovery, and diet following your tooth extraction.
However, the team at Osler Dental Professionals has outlined what foods most patients can eat during tooth extraction recovery.
Foods to Eat at 0–2 Days
These foods require no chewing or biting, so they're recommended during the first couple of days of recovery:
- Mashed potatoes
- Ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes
- Yogurt
- Jell-O
- Pudding
- Eggs
- Oatmeal
- Lukewarm soups
Foods to Eat at 2–5 Days
These foods require minimal chewing:
- Bread
- Pasta or noodles
- Soft vegetables
- Ground beef
- Soups
- Eggs
- Cheese
5 Days After Tooth Extraction Surgery
Five days after tooth extraction, you may feel like eating more solid foods, but only if you feel comfortable doing so and if your mouth is adequately healed.
Gentle Tooth Extraction in Towson, MD
Dr. Chris Constantine and Dr. Lewis Libby at Osler Dental Professionals provide gentle, pain-free tooth extractions in Towson, MD. Because each patient's oral health and needs are unique, we create personalized treatment and recovery plans. Call us today at (410) 321-1144 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Constantine or Dr. Libby.