DON'T Eat Hard, Crunchy, or Chewy Foods You should avoid biting off or biting into hard, crunchy, chewy foods such as popcorn, apples, hard bread, chips, nuts, and gum candy. Be sure to steer clear of foods such as raw vegetables, salads, and meats that can lodge in between your teeth.
Stay away from spicy foods and things like chips, popcorn, and pretzels to avoid irritating the surgical site. Do not use straws to avoid suction for the next couple of days. Carefully avoid chewing food in the area where the laser was used to avoid interfering with the healing process.
Soft bread rolls or a loaf of white or brown bread are fine to eat, however, you should avoid crusty loaves, rye bread, sourdough and seeded bread to prevent removing your blood clot or scratching your gums. Bread should also be eaten fresh, not toasted, after your tooth extraction to avoid damaging your blood clot.
Eating: For 2 weeks, you should avoid foods that require you to bite off or bite into food with the front teeth (hamburgers, com on the cob, hard bread, etc.).
Don't put anything in your mouth that is too hot- such as that amazing pepperoni pizza you always burn your mouth on. You need to eat soft foods for at least a week after a gum graft. Don't chew on the side of your mouth where the graft occurred.
Soft foods are the way to go. Immediately after extraction, take very soft foods such as yogurt and ice cream. Don't spit or use straws since this action will dislodge the blood clot, which is very vital in the healing process. Gargle with a warm saline rinse after 24 hours.
Bread, crackers and chips can be just as damaging to healthy gums as candy. These starches are simple carbohydrates that dissolve into the type of simple sugar the mouth germs thrive on- the kind that leads to acid-producing tooth decay.
Snacks and Treats. Nutritious snacks and treats are also part of a balanced diet post-surgery. Some examples of gentle on the gums, soft fruits include: Bananas.
It's important that you avoid chewy and crunchy foods during your recovery from dental implant surgery. Once your mouth is no longer tender, you can start eating easy-to-chew foods, like cooked pasta, tender meats, and soft bread.
Eating a sandwich up to 24 hours after tooth extraction may not be recommended depending on how much swelling or discomfort you experience following the procedure.
During the six week recovery period after surgery, choose light brown or white breads, cook vegetables and keep servings sizes to ½ cup per meal, and peel raw fruit or used canned versions instead. Minimize your intake of fried, greasy foods and avoid having several high fat foods in one meal.
Soft, cool foods that require little or no chewing are most easily tolerated at this time, and then let comfort be your guide! Examples: Smoothies, Soups, eggs, pancakes, broiled fish, mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and cooked vegetables.
Laser gum surgery is very safe and painless, but it can take up to two hours for complete healing after the procedure. You may experience minor swelling and bruise in areas where teeth were removed, but these symptoms will generally disappear within a week or two.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, high-sodium foods, high sugar foods, Niacin supplements, refined carbohydrates, and spicy foods for 48 hours after treatment.
The timeframe for removal varies, but it is usually one to two weeks after the gum graft surgery. The dentist or oral surgeon at Distinctive Dental Care will evaluate the healing process and determine when the sutures should be removed.
AVOID PEROXIDE, ALCOHOL, CARBONATED BEVERAGES, AND DRINKING THROUGH A STRAW. After 24 Hours. You may have soft foods, such as cooked vegetables, fish, pasta, and meatloaf, which are easily chewed. You should use utensils and avoid chewing at the surgical site for 2 weeks.
Diet Instructions : The first three days following Laser Therapy, follow ONLY a liquid –like diet to allow healing. Anything that could be put in a blender to drink is ideal. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE CLEAR LIQUIDS.
Avoid alcohol, carbonated drinks, and hard or brittle foods that could injure the surgical site. Be sure to stay hydrated. Take all prescribed antibiotics and medications as directed. You may use a non-aspirin pain reliever as needed.
Green Tea. For centuries, green tea has been consumed to decrease swelling and prevent gum disease, but it can also help restore gum tissue through new growth, making it an important aid and treatment after gums have receded.
Peanut butter contains fiber. According to the American Dental Association, fiber helps keeps your teeth and gums healthy because it slows the digestion of sugars so your body can process them. Fibrous vegetables like celery can clean your teeth and massage your gums at the same time.
You should not drink coffee immediately following LANAP surgery, as caffeine can impact your body's ability to heal. However, you should be able to have a cup after the first 24 hours. Just take care that it is not too hot, as you may have some sensitivity.
Saltwater Rinse: Gargling with a warm saltwater solution can soothe irritated gums, reduce swelling, and aid healing. Turmeric Gel: Applying a turmeric gel or paste to your gums can harness its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to combat gum disease and promote healing.
Complete Healing and Recovery (6 Weeks – Several Months)
While most patients experience significant improvement within the first few weeks after gum surgery, complete healing may take several months.