Having dental surgery can be uncomfortable and one of the hardest parts of recovering is choosing foods that will not hurt your teeth and gums. Whether you have had a tooth pulled, a root canal or another dental treatment, eating soft foods can help reduce pain and help you heal. To make it easier to eat after surgery, here is a list of 50 soft foods that are both easy to eat and good for you.
Here are the 50 Soft Foods to Eat After Dental Surgery
- Mashed potatoes
- Smoothies (avoid seeds)
- Applesauce
- Yogurt
- Soup (blended for smoothness)
- Oatmeal
- Cottage cheese
- Scrambled eggs
- Pudding
- Ice cream
- Gelatin (Jell-O)
- Soft cheeses
- Hummus
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Rice pudding
- Steamed vegetables
- Macaroni and cheese
- Soft-boiled eggs
- Porridge
- Pureed fruits (e.g., mango, peach)
- Custard
- Smooth nut butter (e.g., peanut butter)
- Tofu
- Cream of wheat
- Pasta (well-cooked)
- Quinoa (cooked until very soft)
- Blended fruit smoothie bowls
- Creamy soups (e.g., tomato bisque)
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Soft-cooked lentils
- Polenta
- Mashed cauliflower
- Soft bread (lightly toasted)
- Baby food (avoid chunks)
- Greek yogurt with honey
- Soft tortillas (warmed)
- Butternut squash soup
- Rice congee
- Chia seed pudding (blended)
- Soft-cooked beans (e.g., black beans)
- Fruit sorbet
- Smoothie popsicles
- Silken tofu pudding
- Steamed fish
- Cream cheese
- Popsicles (without fruit chunks)
- Angel hair pasta
- Creamy mashed carrots
- Vegetable puree
Remember not to eat foods that are very hot or very cold as these extreme temperatures can hurt or slow down healing. Also avoid hard, crunchy or spicy foods that might irritate your mouth. Instead choose soft and nutritious foods that can help your recovery go smoothly.
Talk to your dentist or oral surgeon to get advice on what to eat based on the dental work you had and your healing needs. Remember to rest, drink plenty of water and take good care of yourself to heal well.
