After wisdom teeth removal, you should not eat anything for the first 2 hours to allow blood clots to form undisturbed. For the first 2 to 3 days following surgery, you should stick to soft, cool, and gentle foods like fruit sauces, mashed fruits, pudding, cold soups, milkshakes, ice cream, yogurt, and smoothies. Avoid hot foods and drinks in this period. From about 4 to 5 days after the operation, you can begin to reintroduce warmer, softer foods such as scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, bread without crust, soft steamed vegetables, and soft fish. By around day 5 and onwards, you may start eating more solid foods as long as they are soft enough and your mouth feels comfortable. Normal eating can generally be resumed about 7 to 10 days after the extraction, depending on your healing rate. Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, spicy, and acidic foods as they can irritate the surgical site or delay healing. Also, avoid using a straw and alcohol during the initial healing period to prevent complications like dry socket. In summary:
- No eating for first 2 hours after surgery.
- Eat only soft, cold foods for the first 2-3 days.
- Start warmer, soft foods from day 4 or 5.
- Resume normal diet gradually after 7 to 10 days, based on comfort and healing progress.
These guidelines help promote optimal healing and minimize complications.
