~ Before I had my wisdom teeth surgery, my mom and I spent a lot of time wondering exactly what I’d be able to eat after I had my wisdom teeth removed. Luckily, we thought of lots of good ideas that really helped me feel better (without being hungry all the time). We even managed to come up with plenty of healthy options! And, we’re really excited to share our inspiration and recipes with you! Hope you feel better soon! ~
The world can be a frustrating place for a foodie. Sometimes you just don’t have time to cook. Sometimes you have to watch the picky eaters in your life order the exact.same.meal at every restaurant (don’t they get bored??).
And sometimes … you have to get your wisdom teeth out. And suddenly the world is full of so many scrumptious, inedible foods!
What To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal (29 Recipes Included)
Without a little planning, it can be a dark, dismal, and HUNGRY journey through recovery! But fear not, friends – there’s hope! I’ve recently survived these difficult days without starving to death, thanks to a bit of creativity (andthe insane amount of soft foods we stockpiled beforehand).
First off, though, I want to be clear that this post is in no way intended as medical advice! Everyone’s surgery will be somewhat different, and you should absolutely listen to the advice your surgeon and other medical professionals give you.
With that said, these ideas are some of the things my mom and I found to work well for me – that we thought might be helpful for you, as well!
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So without further ado, here are some foods I found yummy, and tips I found useful, during my days of laying around with ice on my face. (Oh, and pssst … ice helps! A lot!)
Wisdom teeth removal can be pretty painful, and it steals a good couple of days from your life. But I discovered that it also grants you an amazing immunity – you cannot be looked down upon for eating an entire carton of ice cream in one day!
Getting responses such as “Oh, you poor thing, ” rather than blatant disgust when you explain that you’ve eaten cheesy mashed potatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is pretty exhilarating!
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My mom did a fantastic job of stocking up on all the soft, yummy things you usually wouldn’t find in our pantry (read: anything she thought might tempt me to eat, so my meds wouldn’t make me nauseous). And while maintaining a healthy diet is always important … during recovery, sometimes finding things that are appetizing takes precedence! So if you’re ready to treat yourself to a cheat day (or several!), here are some of the things that were easy for me to eat with four big ol’ holes in my mouth:
These probably seem like super-obvious suggestions, right? Just make sure to pick flavors without any crunchy cookies or candy or nuts swirled in. And DON’T use a straw for those milkshakes (more on that later).
Healthy Upgrade: There are plenty of options for frozen yogurt and low-fat ice cream that are a bit healthier but still yummy! Or, try our “Instant” Peanut-Butter Banana Ice Cream (maybe without the fun toppings, though). It takes just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients and is full of fruit and protein!
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Starting with a base of healthier ice cream also makes for healthier homemade milkshakes. For a real boost of nutrition (and a surprise superfood ingredient), try our Healthy Shamrock Shake. It’s sooooo good!
Also obvious! But stick to the smooth stuff – no tapioca or rice. And, even though it’s delicious, definitely save the chia pudding for later!
We grabbed a bunch of store-bought flavors on a whim, but later we found this super-easy Lemon Italian Ice recipe that would be so perfect, too.
Soft Foods To Eat After Dental Surgery, Implants Or Wisdom Teeth Extraction
A lmost as fun to eat as it is to play with! Individual, store-bought cups offer handy single servings and the option of buying some different varieties to keep things interesting.
Healthy Upgrade: Make some of our Layered Rainbow Jell-O before surgery day. Even when you’re holding ice packs on your face, is anything more cheering than a rainbow?!?
If you wanna take the healthy upgrades even further, you could try ditching the store-bought Jell-O packs and make your own Homemade Jell-O with natural ingredients and natural sweeteners … and without any dyes or additives. Talk about a healthy upgrade, right?!?
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These were hands-down my favorite recovery food! Just be sure they’re really, really smooth, especially the first day or two. (Mmmmmm!) I indulged in buttery, cheesy mashed potatoes at practically every meal those first few days. Seriously – I ate a lot more than I should really admit …
Granted, this isn’t always a super “junky” junk food – done right, it can be pretty healthy. But I found that creamy, decadent, artery-clogging Stouffer’s brand was the softest and easiest to chew. (Also … uh … yum! Worth it!)
Here again, these aren’t necessarily unhealthy! You know that, here at THK, we usually go with whole wheat, which actually makes pancakes really nutritious. But this might be one time to grab a packaged brand like Eggos – they’re so soft and easy to chew!
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Healthy Upgrade: If you’re gonna try to stick with a bit of nutrition, our Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes recipe is simple to whip up, and can even be made ahead and frozen.
Plus, we’ve got tips to make them into fun, cheerful shapes! (To, yanno, distract you from the holes you’ve just had drilled in your face.)
Either way, they’re a lot softer drenched in syrup … oh, and pro tip: keep some fraction of the guilt out by using pure maple syrup!
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The perfect “sick food”! I honestly didn’t eat much soup, since it just didn’t sound enticing on a hot July day. But, practically any other time of the year (especially here in Ohio), it would’ve been a slam dunk.
Here’s an idea that would’ve been perfect for those hot days, if only I’d found this recipe sooner! Check out this Chilled Peach Soup. It has a shockingly unanimous 5-star rating on more than 2, 000 reviews. And it sounds sooooo perfectly cool and satisfying –on those bleak wisdom teeth days, or
Definitely too tasty for their own good! You may have to skip the crust (at least for the first few days), but the rich, smooth filling of a chocolate silk pie is a perfect post-op indulgence.
The Best Foods To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Of course, while cream pies are delicious, the lingering threat of heart problems later in life is … well … not so much. 😉
While it’s a bit more of a struggle to find foods that are yummy, don’t hurt to eat, AND provide one or two decent bits of nutrition, it’s certainly doable – I found a lot of yummy treats that I was able to feel good about eating!
Another of my personal favorites. I felt like a true third-grader again, sitting on the couch watching Disney and eating applesauce! If you’re going with store-bought, I’d recommend trying some cool flavors so you don’t get bored. (But also be on the lookout for brands which avoid questionable ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup.)
Soft Foods To Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Or, try our Easy Homemade Applesauce, which is surprisingly simple to whip up, and can be frozen to stock your freezer before surgery.
To keep things interesting, try the little “Cottage Doubles” cottage cheese packs that come with a side container of fruity jelly to mix in – yum!
I’d skip steel cut oats at first, since they’re a bit chewier. Just go with simple, thin oatmeal, maybe sweetened with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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You can pack a lot of nutrition into a smoothie, especially if you use plenty of whole fruit and even veggies. Whir in some nonfat Greek yogurt to give you filling protein. Just remember that you can’t use a straw to drink ’em!
Try our Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie, our “Elvis” Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie, or our Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies (pictured below).Or, for even more refreshingly smooth and creamy ideas, take a peek at our collection of All-Time Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes!
And, for a really unique visual guide to building all sorts of smoothies, check out Taste of Home’s guide to smoothie recipes. It’s filled with cute graphics to help you easily blitz up lots of other yummy, creamy,
High Protein Soft Food Diet
It might feel sort of lonely without its pita chip friends, but a few spoons of hummus is a soft, creamy way to get some protein. If you want to make your own, try our Edamame Hummus for great flavor, smooth texture and terrific nutrition.
If you’re a Mexican food lover, a similar bet would be bean dip or refried beans – maybe dotted with some tangy queso fresco cheese, or with a bit of gooey, comforting cheddar melted on top. Ali at Gimme Some Oven has a homemade version of Refried Beans that you can try, if you’re not a fan of the canned stuff.
Another idea: try the super-easy Garlic White Bean Mash in a Flash (catchy name, huh?!?) from Nagi at the popular blog Recipe Tin Eats.
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