Dietary Recommendations following surgery

The following list is a sample of recommended and customary food items to consider following oral surgery. The list is curated to include easy-to-swallow and easy-to-digest items of varying nutritional value.

It is recommended to consume the most nourishing food to promote the healing process. Feel free to try any of these items, but also to improvise based on the patient’s specific preferences and needs.

Please contact our office with any questions or concerns.

GREAT CHOICES FOR FIRST MEALS WHILE STILL NUMB:

 Jell-o
Applesauce
Protein shake (do not use a straw)
Ice cream
Pudding
Yogurt (no bits or chunks) 
Popsicles
Milkshakes (do not use a straw)

GREAT CHOICES ONCE THE NUMBNESS IS GONE:

Scrambled eggs
Cottage cheese
Mashed potatoes
Tomato soup (lukewarm)
Pancakes
Soups with chunks of meat and/or vegetables
Broth 
Ice cream
Macaroni and cheese
bananas
Oatmeal

GRADUALLY INTRODUCE MORE SOLID FOOD, CONSIDERING THESE OPTIONS:

Soft fish
Steamed vegetables
Shredded or stick cheese 
 Chicken
Ground beef

AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOR TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING SURGERY:

 Carbonated beverages
Popcorn – for 3 months following surgery
Granola, nuts, seeds
Spicy food
Smoking and vaping
Social drugs
 Hot liquids and foods until numbness is completely gone
Chips and pretzels
Rice and quinoa
Using a straw
Alcoholic beverages

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