Soft Foods to Eat After Oral Surgery

 

You should eat a soft food diet for 5 to 7 days after oral surgery, depending on which type you receive. During your soft food diet, we at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania want you to know the importance of taking in the foods your body needs for energy and to carry out its basic processes.

Immediately following oral surgery you will not be able to chew semi-solid food due to swelling in the mouth. Your diet may consist primarily of soups, breads and grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as protein-based foods. Some soft protein-based foods include tofu, broiled lean beef, chicken, tuna, liver and salmon. You may also be able to consume scrambled eggs. You may also be able consume dairy products following oral surgery. Dairy foods that may be mild enough for consumption include milk, yogurt, milkshakes, custard, plain ice cream, ricotta cheese, and cream cheese. 

For more information about oral surgery procedures and aftercare, contact us in one of our Philadelphia, PA area locations today. Call Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania at 215- 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com. 

You should eat a soft food diet for 5 to 7 days after oral surgery, depending on which type you receive. During your soft food diet, we at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania want you to know the importance of taking in the foods your body needs for energy and to carry out its basic processes.

Immediately following oral surgery you will not be able to chew semi-solid food due to swelling in the mouth. Your diet may consist primarily of soups, breads and grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as protein-based foods. Some soft protein-based foods include tofu, broiled lean beef, chicken, tuna, liver and salmon. You may also be able to consume scrambled eggs. You may also be able consume dairy products following oral surgery. Dairy foods that may be mild enough for consumption include milk, yogurt, milkshakes, custard, plain ice cream, ricotta cheese, and cream cheese.

For more information about oral surgery procedures and aftercare, contact us in one of our Philadelphia, PA area locations today. Call Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania at 215- 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com. 

 

Mouth Cancer

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the oral cavity. Your oral cavity includes the lips, gingivae, retromolar trigone, teeth, hard palate, cheek mucosa, tongue and the floor of the mouth. At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania we want you to understand that oral cancer is preventable and we can’t stress enough how important it is to have a powerful oral hygiene routine.

Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. The next time you’re brushing your teeth, spend a minute looking at these parts of the mouth and ones that lie farther inside the oral cavity such as your tonsils and uvula. Don’t try to brush these areas, because it won’t end well, however, if you brush and floss regularly your immune system will build its own strength and ability to fight off potential cancers.

To learn more about oral cancer and how to prevent it, give us a call. For more information about oral health and procedures, contact us in one of our Philadelphia, PA area locations today. Call Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania at 215- 463-4141 or visit our website, www.oralsurgerypa.com.