Avoid very cold, very hot, or spicy foods which may irritate the gums or sensitive dental nerves. Eat soft foods such as:
- VegetablesFruits
- A plethora of vegetables are soft enough to eat after dental surgery, depending on how they are prepared. You do not want to eat raw carrots, broccoli, squash or cauliflower, but you can eat all of these vegetables if they have been boiled or steamed. You can eat mashed potatoes, peas, and most kinds of beans. Pasta
- As with vegetables, you cannot eat many raw fruits, but you can have Apples and berries that have been baked. You should be able to eat bananas comfortably, as well as ripe mangoes. Stay away from Oranges and other citrus fruits because the citrus will sting and burn the open wound from your dental surgery. Casseroles
- Any type of pasta is acceptable to eat following dental surgery. Dine on spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, ravioli, linguine and any other type of noodles. Do not overdo it with the spices when in the pasta or you may cause a flare-up around the surgical area. Desserts
- Simply because you cannot eat spices does not mean you have to eat bland foods. Prepare casserole dishes made from foods you enjoy. Try making a broccoli, pasta and cheese casserole with a mushroom soup base. You can also eat a green bean casserole or a tuna noodle casserole. Select any of the approved foods and invent your own casserole. Foods to Avoid
- Of course you can eat Jell-O and pudding, but you can also have ice cream and soft cakes, pies, cookies and brownies. Any dessert you can eat that does not cause pain or discomfort or that will not affect any incisions in your mouth is acceptable to eat.
- The dentists at the Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery clinic advise that you not eat popcorn, nuts, rice or seeds for six weeks after your dental implants are placed. Also stay away from spicy, crunchy and sharp foods. You cannot eat hard candy or chips. Stay away from foods that require you to chew a lot. Dr. Rena Bains, DDS, of Modesto, California, advises to stay away from foods that are extremely hot or cold and to try eating soft foods like cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, soup and cooked cereal. Double check with your dentist to find out what foods he has approved for your particular surgery. Most dentists recommend that you not eat anything until the anesthesia has worn off.
