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18 Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Your complete guide plus a selection of our favourite recipes - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 01 Sep 2019
18 Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Unfortunately for most of us getting your wisdom teeth removed is a part of getting wise(r) - see what I did there? And whilst in the long run, you’ll be happy and pain-free, the few days post-extraction you’ll be left swollen and puffy-faced. While rest and watching reruns of friends is easy to do what people often struggle with is what to eat during this time.

Firstly, avoid anything big, crunchy and chewy and say see-ya later to anything hot and spicy. For the first seven to 14 days be kind to your jaw and mouth by eating soft, easy-to-chew food. 

Wisdom teeth

Aptly named wisdom teeth, are the last molars to come through. They generally appear in young adults aged 15 to 25 years old. For some people, their wisdom teeth emerge perfectly straight and relatively pain-free. For others, they only partially emerge, come through on odd angles and can compromise the position of the rest of the teeth in your jaw. If left alone this will in most cases lead to tooth decay, infection and gum issues which is why most people will get their wisdom teeth removed. 

What to eat after

To avoid infection and keep your energy levels up, these are some of the soft foods that are often recommended. 

  • Smoothies and milkshakes
  • Oatmeal
  • Yoghurt
  • Blended Soups
  • Ice Cream
  • Jelly
  • Mashed potato

Easy to eat recipes

Not all soft food is bland, here is a list of our favourite deliciously smooth recipes. Tip: try and make a few of this pre-op so you can maximise your rest and recovery.

1. Supergreen smoothie

supergreen smoothie

This drink is the perfect nutrient-packed pick-me-up. The avocado adds a lovely texture. Get the full recipe.

2. Blueberry & Maca Smoothie

maca smoothie

Tastes as good as it looks and is ready in just 10 minutes! Get the full recipe.

3. Frozen smoothie bags - 3 ways

smoothie bags

Freeze yoghurt and fruit in a bag, before your op and your smoothie is ready to go! No more getting up earlier in the morning to make your fix. Get the full recipe.

4. Chocolate and banana porridge

porridge

The most important meal of the day can also be the most FUN, especially if you mix it up! Enjoy the delicious combo of chocolate and banana in your brekky. Get the full recipe.

5. Slow-cooked porridge

slow cooked oatmeal

Put this oaty breakfast into your slow cooker before bed and wake up to a bowl of creamy comfort in the morning. Add your favourite toppings. Get the full recipe.

6. Carrot & sweet potato mash

sweet potato mash

This tastes even better than it looks! This carrot and sweet potato mash is perfect for mixing things up and is deliciously filling. Get the full recipe.

7. Heavenly mash

heavenly mash

Trust us, these are the best-mashed potatoes ever. Get the full recipe.

8. Creamy Curried Potato Soup

curried potato

This winter warmer will be a new family favourite! Get the full recipe.

9. Spiced Parsnip & Spinach Soup

spiced parsnip soup

Looking for a new vegetarian soup? This winter warmer is just what you need! Get the full recipe.

10. Pea and Ham Soup

pea soup

It's a British classic for a reason! Skip the toppings and enjoy this warm winter classic. Get the full recipe.

11. Creamy cauliflower soup

creamy cauliflower soup

Cauliflower – mild in flavour, this versatile vegetable is easy to cook! Get the full recipe.

12. Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup with Ricotta

tomato soup

Liven up your weeknight dinners with this easy recipe! Get the full recipe.

13. Plum & Amaretti Semifreddo

semifreddo

Italian ice cream made into an all-in-one dessert! Get the full recipe.

14. Cinnamon Ice Cream

cinnamin

Perfect with pudding ... or just on its own with strawberries! Get the full recipe.

15. Pine-Coconut Popsicles

pine coconut

Just how good do these DIY ice-creams sound? And they're SO easy! Get the full recipe.

16. Pink melon lollies

melon

These tasty watermelon treats are perfect for sore jaws. Get the full recipe.

17. Frozen tropical fruit yogurt

frozen yoghurt

This will get 10 out of 10 from your family! Get the full recipe.

18. Jelly treats

jelly treats

These low-fat jellies make cool treats for children's birthday parties! You can choose whichever colours you like and use the moulds of your choice, too!

Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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