Wisdom Teeth Recovery: Soft Foods, Exercise & Diet

Recovering from wisdom teeth extraction requires a soft food diet and avoiding soda or alcohol. Learn when it is safe to resume exercise like running and how to manage post-surgical swelling for a faster healing process.

What Can You Eat When Your Wisdom Teeth Are Removed?

Published Apr,10 2018 | By Alexis Jenkins

Usual guidelines after tooth extraction are to resume liquids and very soft foods shortly after surgery, then transition back to usual foods within a few days. However, for the first few weeks after surgery, certain hard, sticky or crunchy foods may be restricted to protect the healing site.