Choose soft, cold, or blended foods that avoid chewing and soothe incisions after wisdom teeth removal. Favor antioxidant-rich ingredients such as dark berries to reduce oxidative damage and inflammation. Avoid milk and excess sugar because they can worsen inflammation. Add antibacterial and antifungal foods to lower infection risk. Use frozen or chilled dishes to reduce localized burning and swelling. Prioritize nourishing comfort foods that deliver protein, vitamins, and flavor to support tissue repair. Combine healing-focused nutrition with enjoyable taste to maintain appetite and emotional well-being during the recovery period.
Luckily, you're looking at a few days of rest and recovery, but all you really want is to shovel down a bag of chips in front of your favorite Netflix series. Since crispy crunchy chips are off the table, let me give you some meal suggestions that are the best foods to eat while recovering from wisdom teeth surgery.
While it might feel good to eat ice cream all day (which of course, you're welcome to do), you'll probably want to supplement with some real food. Specifically foods loaded with antioxidants to promote healing and reduce inflammation. Let's sprinkle in some antibacterial and antifungal foods, along with frozen dishes to keep those incisions from burning. As a chef and recipe designer who spent six years creating meal plans for folks interested in disease reversal and healing,
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