Soft foods after oral surgery

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Soft foods to eat after oral surgery

You’re about to have oral surgery and you’re wondering, what can I eat?

For 3-5 days only soft foods after surgery to allow the surgical site to heal. Here are some suggested dishes so you and your caretaker are ready post surgery.

No spicy or citrus foods, crunchy foods, carbonated drinks, alcohol, or using straws for 7 days.

Day of surgery

All food and drinks needs to be room temperature to cool. Avoid anything hot for the first 24 hours. Clear fluids such as juices, broth, Jell-O, and warm tea and coffee are advised on the day after surgery. Do not consume foods that require you to chew. You can slowly add thicker liquids and progress to soft foods.

Here are some ideas on what you can eat that falls into the soft foods category. Some dishes are more popular depending on the season. Some dishes are delicious anytime.

Soft foods for all seasons

Scrambled eggs
Soft-cooked pasta or risotto
Juices (avoid citrus the first week)
Bananas
Pudding or mousse
Cottage cheese
Chicken noodle soup
Pancakes
Applesauce
Tofu
Oatmeal
Fish
Peanut butter
Hummus
Refried beans
Guacamole
Pho

Soft foods for cool and cold season

Mashed potatoes (dress them up with add-ins like sour cream, spices, gravy, etc.)
Soups (tomato, cream of mushroom, asparagus, split pea)
Crustless pumpkin pie
Green bean casserole (skip the crunchy topping!)
Sweet potato casserole
Moist stuffing
Shredded turkey (gravy helps!)
Macaroni and cheese

Soft foods for warm and hot season

Protein shakes
Smoothies
Nut butters
Avocado
Yogurt
Watermelon
Acai bowls
Gazpacho
Poached fish
Soft peaches, peeled
Fresh vegetables, cooked until soft

Keep in mind that herbs (finely crushed) are a great way to add flavor to any soft food!