10 Soft Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

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After wisdom teeth removal, broth-based or blended soups are great because they don't require chewing and don't damage extraction sites. 

Soup

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Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. A magnesium deficiency usually starts with these symptoms.

You suspect the flu.

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You should eat eggs after oral surgery. Vitamin- and mineral-rich protein is abundant in them. Many cooked eggs are soft.

Scrambled Eggs

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Smooth, fiber-rich whipped potatoes are a tasty post-wisdom tooth surgery snack. They provide more calories and nutrients after surgery, restoring energy. 

Mashed Potatoes

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Smooth, light yogurt is easy to eat. Ice cream is creamy but high in fat and sugar. Yogurt is healthier and comes in strawberry, lemon, peach, cherry, and other flavors. 

Yogurt

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Adding applesauce to your diet protects your extraction sites. Nutrition is mostly in apple skin. Applesauce's nutritional value decreases without the skin.

Applesauce

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Smoothies have many nutrients and are versatile. You can choose fruits and vegetables to suit your taste and get vitamins and minerals. 

Smoothies

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Hummus is another easy-to-eat grocery store or homemade food. Blend chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, garlic, and lemon in a food processor. 

Hummus

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Oats are filling, high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. As oats are sticky, you may need to wait 2–3 days before eating them after wisdom tooth extraction. 

Instant Oatmeal

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Jell-O and pudding have many flavors. Avoid flavors with chunks of fruit, cookie crumbles, or other crunchy ingredients. Jell-O and pudding can be homemade or bought at the store. 

Jell-O and Pudding

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Salmon, one of the healthiest fish, is soft and easy to chew and provides protein after oral surgery. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation.

Salmon

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