After wisdom teeth removal, it is generally recommended to stick to a soft food diet for the first 24 to 48 hours to allow the extraction site to begin healing. Between 3 to 4 days, you can start introducing soft, non-chewy foods like cooked vegetables, soft fruits, and well-cooked pasta or rice. Solid foods that require more chewing, such as chicken, fish, and well-cooked meat, can usually be added around 5 to 7 days after the extraction. Harder foods like bread, crackers, and raw vegetables can typically be reintroduced gradually after about 7 to 10 days, depending on comfort and healing progress. Key points:
- First 24-48 hours: Only soft or liquid foods.
- 3-4 days: Soft, non-chewy foods.
- 5-7 days: Softer solid foods like chicken or fish.
- 7-10 days: Gradual return to harder foods if comfortable.
It's important to listen to your body and avoid any foods that cause pain or discomfort, chewing on the opposite side of the extraction site when possible. Full healing can take several weeks, so reintroducing solid foods should be done cautiously and based on individual healing.
