Do you really need to get a tooth extraction?
- Your tooth is infected, damaged, or even decayed beyond repair.
- Your tooth can no longer be repaired with a crown or dental filling due to trauma because of an accident or tooth decay.
- Your decayed or damaged tooth may lead you to get an infection.
- You have wisdom teeth growing, or your wisdom teeth are blocking additional tooth growth – that means they have to be removed.
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- Any alcoholic beverage for at least 24 hours after the extraction. Alcohol increases your risk of infection and slows your healing process.
- Avoid any food that’s hard to chew. You’ll put pressure on your teeth, which in turn can irritate your gums. Plus, the pieces may poke into your fresh extracted area.
- Don’t drink anything that involves the use of a straw, since the suction required for the straw can dislodge blood clots forming over the extraction area and cause more bleeding. The extraction area also becomes open longer and can cause infection.
- Don’t eat anything spicy – the spice might get into the extraction area. It’s not pleasant! The same goes for any food that’s acidic.
What foods are you allowed to eat after tooth extraction?
- Jell-O. The soft texture of this food means it’s easy to chew and eat. Eat as much as you want without fear of damaging your gums.
- Ice cream. Since it’s cold, it will help numb the pain of the extraction when the anesthesia wears off. Just make sure it doesn’t contain crunchy or chewy pieces.
- Smoothies. Select your favorite fruits, and add some yogurt. Enjoy! Just make sure not to drink through a straw!
- Scrambled eggs. They’re also easy to chew. Plus, they’re high in protein which helps in recovery. Don’t eat these hot, though.
- Cold soup. This not only adds flavor to what you’re eating, but it will also help you keep hydrated. Just make sure there are no thick chunks of meat or vegetables.
- Mashed or pureed foods. You need to make sure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs, so if you can mash or puree fruits and vegetables, do it!