The following are some examples of soft food items to be consumed following surgery such as Wisdom Teeth Removal or Dental Implant Placement, for example:
- Hearty soups ( cream of asparagus, lentil, minestrone, split pea, chicken noodle, tomato )
- Juices ( cranberry, apple, grape ), avoid citrus juices for a few days
- Herbal Tea
- Jell-O
- Yogurt( soft or frozen )
- Pudding/Custard
- Soft fruits ( banana, papaya, berries, canned peaches or pears )
- Applesauce
- Popsicles
- Ice cream and milkshakes
- Fresh cooked vegetables
- Fruit smoothies/protein shakes
- Oatmeal/cream of wheat
- Eggs ( scrambled, soft boiled, egg salad )
- Mashed Potatoes
- Rice, Risotto
- Tofu
- Pasta ( plain or with sauce )
- Fish ( soft white fish, sole, trout)
Please AVOID the following foods for the first week following surgery:
- Spicy Foods
- Foods that are difficult to chew ( steak, poultry, deli meats)
- Popcorn, pretzels, potato chips
- Crusty breads, bagels, cookies
- Alcoholic beverages
On the day of surgery, begin with CLEAR FLUIDS ( juice, luke-warm broth, tea, Jell-O) and then progress slowly to more substantial foods. Remember, it is important to maintain nutrition for optimal healing to occur.
