What can I eat after tooth extraction? Popular topics and dietary guidelines on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "diet after tooth extraction" has become a hot topic on social media, with many netizens sharing their post-operative recovery experiences. The following are dietary recommendations after tooth extraction compiled based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, including:Stage classification, recommended foods and contraindication list, to help you recover scientifically.
1. Division of dietary stages after tooth extraction

| stage | time | Diet characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| first stage | Within 24 hours after surgery | Eat mostly liquids and avoid chewing |
| second stage | 2-3 days after surgery | Soft food, warm and cool |
| The third stage | 4-7 days after surgery | Semi-liquid or soft food |
| Stage 4 | 1 week after surgery | Gradually return to normal diet |
2. Recommended food list for each stage
| stage | Recommended food | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| first stage | Ice soy milk, rice soup, milk (refrigerated), pudding | Avoid using straws |
| second stage | Steamed egg custard, mashed potatoes, tofu curd, oatmeal porridge | Temperature≤37℃ |
| The third stage | Rotten noodles, banana milkshake, stewed pumpkin, fish paste | Avoid spicy food |
| Stage 4 | Soft bread, cooked vegetables, minced meat | Gradually increase hardness |
3. 5 “star foods” after tooth extraction that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.ice cream: The Weibo topic has been read more than 2 million times. It is recommended to choose original ice cream without nut ingredients to relieve swelling.
2.Avocado milkshake: Xiaohongshu recommended notes with over 10,000 likes, rich in vitamin E and healthy fats.
3.salmon porridge: Zhihu’s highly praised answer mentioned that supplementing Omega-3 promotes wound healing.
4.Purple sweet potato puree: Douyin-related videos have been played 5 million times. Dietary fiber helps digestion.
5.Almond tofu: Traditional desserts have triggered a retro trend in the food area of Station B. They are high in protein and easy to swallow.
4. List of absolutely taboo foods (data source: statistics of doctors’ live Q&A within 10 days)
| Category | specific food | Risk statement |
|---|---|---|
| hard food | Nuts, fried chicken, apple chunks | May cause blood clots to break off |
| irritating food | Chili, alcohol, mints | cause pain or bleeding |
| high temperature food | Hot pot, hot soup | Dilation of blood vessels increases swelling |
| sticky food | New Year cake, glutinous rice cake | Easy to adhere to wounds |
5. Combination of professional advice and experience of netizens
1.Nutritionally balanced: Douban group discussion shows that 85% of patients who recover quickly take daily vitamin C supplements (such as kiwi juice).
2.Eating frequency: A Weibo health influencer recommends "small amounts and frequent meals" and eating every 2-3 hours to reduce hunger.
3.Tool selection: Xiaohongshu experts recommend an elbow spoon to avoid touching the wound.
In addition, in the past three days, 12,000 new videos have been added to the topic "Tooth Extraction Recipes" on Douyin, among which"Yogurt + Honey" CombinationBecome a new Internet celebrity to eat, but please note that the yogurt needs to be placed at room temperature to avoid getting too cold.
Final reminder: If you have persistent pain or fever, please seek medical attention immediately. The content of this article is based on the dental department guidelines of tertiary hospitals and real cases on social platforms. However, individual situations are different, so please refer to the doctor’s advice.
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