Wisdom teeth, the teeth that erupt in the innermost part of the mouth, often cause people a lot of trouble. Many people, after experiencing the pain of inflamed wisdom teeth, choose to have their wisdom teeth removed to solve the problem. However, the care after wisdom tooth removal is equally important, and the diet needs special attention. The right dietary choices can not only help relieve postoperative pain, but also promote wound healing and reduce the occurrence of complications. So, what should you eat after wisdom teeth removal? Next, let’s take a closer look.
Within 24 hours after surgery: cold liquid diet
The first 24 hours after wisdom tooth extraction is a critical period for initial hemostasis and healing of the wound. At this time, the wound in the mouth is more sensitive, and any improper stimulation may lead to bleeding or increased pain. Therefore, the diet at this stage should be based on cold liquid food.
1. Cold milk
Milk is rich in protein, calcium and other nutrients, which is very beneficial for the body’s recovery. While providing nutrition, ice milk also acts as a cold compress, helping to reduce swelling and pain around the wound. Drink the milk after refrigeration, and the temperature should not be too low to avoid irritating the stomach. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to drink about 150-200 ml at a time, which can be drunk several times according to personal circumstances.
2. Ice Cream
Ice cream is also a good choice in moderation. Ice cream is soft and does not need to be chewed, which reduces irritation to wounds. Cold temperatures can also relieve pain and swelling. However, be careful to choose ice cream with low sugar and no nuts and other particles to prevent particles from remaining in the wound and causing infection. When eating, try to let the ice cream melt slowly in the mouth, and the amount should not be too much at one time, and a small cup (about 100 grams) is appropriate.
3. Cold soy milk
Soy milk is rich in vegetable protein and vitamins. The soybean milk is cooled and drunk, which can not only supplement nutrition for the body, but also meet the requirements of cold liquid food. Cold soy milk is smooth, easy to swallow, and will not burden the wound. Drinking 200-300 ml per day can meet some of the body’s nutritional needs.
At this stage, it is important to avoid eating hot food, spicy food, and hard or rough food. Hot food may cause blood vessels to dilate, causing bleeding; Spicy food can irritate wounds and aggravate pain. And hard, too rough food may scratch the wound, affecting the healing.
2-3 days after surgery: Transition to a semi-liquid diet
After 24 hours, the bleeding situation of the wound was basically controlled, but it was still in a relatively fragile state. At this time, you can gradually transition from a cold liquid diet to a semi-liquid diet, and the texture of the food can be slightly thicker, but it still needs to remain soft and easy to swallow.
1. Millet porridge
Millet porridge is rich in nutrition, rich in B vitamins, minerals, etc., and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach. When cooking millet porridge, it should be boiled to a small degree, so that it is easy to swallow. A small amount of yam puree or pumpkin puree can be added to the millet porridge to increase nutrition and taste. The dosage is about a small bowl (about 200 grams), which can be eaten 3-4 times a day.
2. Egg custard
Egg custard is rich in high-quality protein and is easily absorbed by the human body. When making egg custard, pay attention to the heat to ensure that the steamed egg custard is delicate and smooth. You can drop a few drops of light soy sauce and sesame oil into the egg custard to improve the taste, but avoid adding too much seasoning, especially salt should not be put too much. It is more appropriate to eat a chicken custard made of an egg at a time, which can be eaten 1-2 times a day.
3. Soft noodles
Choose the thin noodles, cook some, add the appropriate amount of chopped vegetables and a small amount of minced meat (very finely minced), and drizzle with a little light liquid. The noodles are easy to digest, the greens provide vitamins, and the minced meat provides protein. The amount of consumption depends on the individual situation, generally a small bowl (about 150 grams), can be eaten 2-3 times a day.
At this stage, although the type and texture of food can be appropriately increased, it is still necessary to avoid eating irritating food and food that needs to be chewed hard. At the same time, pay attention to speed when eating, and eat slowly to prevent food scraps from falling into the wound.
4-7 days after surgery: Gradually increase food types
With the further healing of the wound, 4-7 days after the operation, the diet can be gradually enriched, but it is still necessary to maintain the softness and lightness of the food.
1. Fish puree
Fish is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for recovery. Choose fish with less thorns, such as bass, cod, etc., and steam the fish and press it into a puree with a spoon. You can add a small amount of steamed fish soy sauce to taste, but do not put too much seasoning. A dose of about 50-80 grams, can be eaten 1-2 times a day.
2. Tofu soup
Tofu is rich in protein and has a soft texture. Cut tofu into small pieces and cook it with green vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, etc. Tofu soup is nutritious and easy to digest, which can supplement nutrients without causing too much pressure on wounds. Drink a bowl each time (about 250 ml), can be eaten 2-3 times a day.
3. Mashed banana
Bananas are rich in minerals such as potassium, which helps maintain the body’s electrolyte balance. Remove the peel and puree the banana with a spoon before serving. Banana puree is soft and easy to swallow. Eat one banana at a time, you can eat 1-2 times a day.
In addition, you can also appropriately eat some soft rotten rice, but pay attention to chewing as far as possible to avoid the tooth extraction side. At the same time, to continue to maintain a light diet, avoid eating fried, barbecue and other greasy and irritating food.
More than 7 days after surgery: Return to normal diet (but still need attention)
Generally speaking, about 7 days after surgery, the wound has a certain degree of healing, at this time you can gradually return to normal diet. However, the following points should be noted:
1. Avoid hard foods
Although the wound is healing, it has not fully returned to normal. Hard foods, such as nuts and ribs, may accidentally touch the wound, causing pain or affecting healing. Therefore, for a period of time after resuming a normal diet, try to avoid eating such foods.
2. Pay attention to oral hygiene
As the variety of food increases, so does the likelihood of food residue remaining in the mouth. Therefore, we must pay more attention to oral hygiene. After meals to gargle in time, the use of warm water and light salt water gargle effect is better, can effectively remove food residues in the mouth, reduce the growth of bacteria. At the same time, pay attention to the gentle action when brushing, especially the teeth on the side of the tooth, do not exert too much force to avoid damage to the wound.
3. Get proper nutrition
In the process of restoring a normal diet, you can appropriately eat more foods rich in vitamin C, protein and minerals, such as fresh fruit (orange, kiwi, etc.), lean meat, eggs, beans and so on. These nutrients help promote the full healing of wounds and strengthen the body’s resistance.
Conclusion
The diet after wisdom tooth extraction needs to be reasonably adjusted according to the healing stage of the wound. From the postoperative cold liquid diet, to the semi-liquid diet, to the gradual return to normal diet, each stage has its own specific dietary requirements. Following these dietary recommendations will not only allow us to eat healthy after wisdom tooth removal, but also help wounds heal faster and better, reducing unnecessary pain and complications. I hope that after wisdom tooth removal, you can recover your oral health as soon as possible through proper diet care.
If you have any other questions about wisdom tooth removal care, such as brushing time, exercise restrictions, etc., please let me know, and I can further improve this guide.
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