soft foods for after denture prep

 

• Apple sauce
• Yogurt
• Soups
• Eggs
• Jell-O
• Mushed up fruits such as bananas or avocados
• Well cooked vegetables
• Mashed potatoes
• Fish
• Rice
• Well cooked pasta
• Smoothies (avoid seeds)
• Oatmeal
• Popsicles
• Ice Cream
• Milkshakes (eat with spoon – do not drink with straw)
• Pudding
• Mushy peas
• Beans
• Soup soaked bread
• Tofu
• Cottage cheese
• Soft cheeses
• Hummus
• Meatloaf
• Tuna or chicken salad (no celery)
• Deli meats

Other Post Dental Surgery Tips

• DO – Drink lots of water
• If bleeding continues after an hour following surgery, you may try biting on a moist (not hot) black tea bag. The black tea can assist with blood clotting.
• Rinsing mouth out with water during first 24 hours is ok but rinse gently. After 24 hours, rinsing with warm salt water is recommended. Make rinse by mixing 1 tablespoon of salt with one cup of warm water. Do not try to dislodge any blood clots as this will prolong the healing process.

What foods not to eat after dental work:

• AVOID caffeine, carbonation, alcohol, and hot beverages
• DO NOT DRINK from a straw for at least a week – The sucking can dislodge the blood that is clotting in the socket
• DO NOT EAT foods that are spicy as this can irritate the gums
• DO NOT EAT acidic foods as this too can irritate the surgical site
• STAY AWAY FROM foods with seeds as they can get stuck in the wound area and / or dislodge blood clots.
• AVOID smoking for at least 24 hours following tooth removal surgery as this can cause try socket.

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