Contents
1 What you should avoid after wisdom tooth surgery
No solid, hot and spicy foods No dairy products No coffee, tea, alcohol, nicotine or carbonated drinks No blood-thinning foods
2 What you can eat after the operation
Liquid, mushy food for approx. 1 week afterwards Pureed fruit and vegetables (smoothies, cream soups, etc.) Water- or plant-based ice cream Mashed potatoes and porridge (with plant-based milk alternative)
3 Drinking meal - an option for the time after wisdom tooth surgery
4 Summary: Eating after wisdom tooth surgery
Contents
1 What you should avoid after wisdom tooth surgery
No solid, hot and spicy foods No dairy products No coffee, tea, alcohol, nicotine or carbonated drinks No blood-thinning foods
2 What you can eat after the operation
Liquid, mushy food for approx. 1 week afterwards Pureed fruit and vegetables (smoothies, cream soups, etc.) Water- or plant-based ice cream Mashed potatoes and porridge (with plant-based milk alternative)
3 Drinking meal - an option for the time after wisdom tooth surgery
4 Summary: Eating after wisdom tooth surgery

After your wisdom teeth have been removed or you have undergone other dental surgery, your body can use all the support it can get for the healing process. The right diet makes a particularly important contribution. We'll show you which foods you should avoid after surgery and how you can speed up the healing process!

What you should avoid after wisdom tooth surgery

No eating and drinking immediately after the operation

Ideally, you should not eat or drink immediately after the procedure until the anaesthetic has worn off. This is because until the feeling in your cheeks, lips and tongue has returned, you can easily choke or injure yourself.

No solid, hot and spicy foods

You should definitely avoid solid, hot and spicy foods in the days following the operation, as these increase the risk of injury and infection and can lead to secondary bleeding. Under no circumstances should leftover food, bacteria or irritating substances get into the surgical wound.

No dairy products 

It is therefore also recommended to avoid dairy products after dental surgery. This is because the acidic bacteria contained in yoghurt, cheese etc. can lead to inflammation and therefore hinder healing. Milk also impairs the effect of antibiotics, which are often prescribed after dental surgery. We therefore recommend using plant-based milk alternatives for about a week after the operation.

No coffee, tea, alcohol, nicotine or carbonated drinks

In the days following the procedure, you should also avoid coffee, tea, alcohol, carbonated drinks and nicotine. Substances such as caffeine, alcohol and acid irritate the gums, delay wound healing and can lead to secondary bleeding.

No blood-thinning foods

Blood-thinning foods should be removed from the diet for about a week after dental surgery. These include: Garlic, ginger, paprika, grapes, cherries, blueberries, raisins, olives, pomegranates, apricots, walnuts, fish, anchovies and licorice.

Your drinking meal after the operation

What you can eat after the operation

Liquid, mushy food for about 1 week later 

As soon as the anesthetic subsides, you can carefully begin to eat food in a liquid form. In order to protect the jaw and the area to set the operations wound as calm as possible, you should set the chewing for several days. The safest variant for an optimal healing process is to switch to liquid food for some time. Hard, dry and crispy foods such as nuts, bread crusts or chips should be left out for a few weeks after the procedure.

Pureed fruit and vegetables (smoothies, cream soups, etc.)

After surgery, it is particularly important to eat vitamin and mineral-rich to boost the healing process. Pureed fruit and vegetables in the form of smoothies and cream soups are usually on the menu after a wisdom tooth surgery. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, Mangolds or Pak Choi are particularly recommended because it is rich Vitamin A and thus strengthens the immune system, supports wound healing and protects against infections.

Water or plant-based ice cream

Eating ice cream contributes to wound healing after the operation. It cools cheek and wound from the inside and the swelling goes back due to the temperature. However, you shouldn't eat dairy products in the first time. That is why ice is the best variant without milk. 

Potato puree and porridge (with herbal milk alternative)

Potato puree and porridge (prepared with herbal milk alternative) are well tolerated, filling.

Drinking meal - an option for the time after wisdom tooth surgery

Your body needs proteins, fiber, minerals and vitamins to recover properly.

With High -caloric drinking food you get these nutrients. Due to the creamy consistency, it is particularly easy to swallow after a dental surgery. This ensures that you are supplied with nutrients without having to make yourself strain in the kitchen.

The Astronaut food from Saturo is vegan and lactose -free. Our drinks are manufactured in Germany according to tried and tested recipe. They show a balanced nutrient ratio and include 26 vitamins and minerals. Even after an operation, you should eat as balanced as possible. Important while Saturo A change in your menu can be not it Medical meal replacement. If you want to replace meals for a long time (several weeks), therefore definitely speak to the doctor of your choice.

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Summary: Eating after wisdom tooth surgery

Not OK OK
Solid food Individual drinking meals or, in the case of prolonged use, medical meal replacements in consultation with your doctor
Hot meals Pureed fruit
Spicy food Pureed vegetables
Dairy products Water- or plant-based ice cream
Coffee/tea
Alcohol/nicotine
Blood-thinning foods (garlic, peppers, etc.)

The most important facts about food during dental surgery at a glance

What should you not eat after wisdom tooth surgery?

Hot, spicy, hard and crumbly foods should be avoided for the time being. Dairy products, coffee, alcohol, nicotine and carbonated drinks should also be avoided at all costs after the operation.

What can you eat after wisdom tooth surgery?

Liquid and mildly flavored foods such as soups, mashed potatoes or smoothies are best. It is particularly important to make sure you get enough nutrients. Liquid food for individual meals, but not prolonged use, is an easy option.

How long should I avoid dairy products after wisdom tooth surgery?

The guideline is 3-7 days. The exact duration depends on how large the wound is and how long antibiotics have to be taken after the operation. However, it is best to ask your doctor directly.

What should you pay attention to when eating with fixed braces?

Similar to after dental surgery, you also have to change your eating habits with fixed braces. This is especially true during the acclimatization phase after the braces have been fitted. After that, you can eat a lot of things even with fixed braces. Nevertheless, there are some special features to consider.

In general, hard, sticky and crumbly foods should be avoided with fixed braces. This is because these can damage the tooth regulation or leave food residues, which can lead to tooth decay and plaque formation.

Nuts, sticky sweets or cookies are therefore taboo for the time being. This is because if the fixed braces are damaged by unsuitable food or come off the tooth, this is not only costly, but also extends the treatment time.

Especially in the first few days and weeks after the braces are attached, chewing is often perceived as unpleasant or even painful. Especially in this acclimatization phase, it is recommended to rely on mushy or liquid food. Similar to after dental surgery, soups, smoothies, puree and porridge are well suited. If you want to make it easy for yourself and make sure that you still eat a balanced diet, you are well advised to drink a meal for individual meals.

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