What To Eat After Root Canal

What to Eat After Root Canal

The best food to eat after root canal are those that are soft in texture so they won't irritate your gums too much. Remember, your mouth will be very sore post-procedure, and you'll need to stay away from crunchy and tough foods until you recover.

Here are some tasty but root canal-safe foods you can enjoy while you recover from one of the most horrific procedures in the modern era.

1. Sushi - I don't like Sushi but provided it's not too cold, it can be perfect post-root canal meal.
2. Apple sauce
3. Yogurt
4. Pudding
5. Mashed potatoes
6. Scrambled eggs
7. Oatmeal
8. Soup - Any kind in fine; just be sure to avoid extreme heat and forgo the crackers.
9. Smoothies
10. Protein shakes - Pre-made Chocolate Muscle Milk is the best, but if you prefer to blend your shakes Pure Protein's Vanilla Ice Cream Whey Protein is divine.
11. Ice cream (avoid too cold)
12. Avocado
13. Soft cheeses
14. Soft bread
15. Boiled rice
16. Steamed vegetables
17. Mashed banana
18. Tofu
19. Pancakes
20. Cottage cheese
21. Quinoa
22. Baked beans
23. Hummus
24. Jello
25. Custard
26. Guacamole
27. Soft tortillas
28. Pasta
29. Risotto
30. Porridge
31. Polenta
32. Banana bread
33. Mashed peas
34. Refried beans
35. Soft crackers
36. Soft fruits like peaches or ripe pears
37. Creamed corn
38. Steamed fish
39. Soft boiled eggs
40. Soft cereals
41. Soft cookies soaked in milk
42. Overcooked pasta
43. Soft dumplings
44. Soft meatballs
45. Overripe bananas
46. Stewed fruits
47. Fruit puree
48. Baby food
49. Baked sweet potato
50. Milkshakes
51. Soft granola bars
52. Fruit and yogurt parfaits
53. Canned fruits - These are normally heavily processed but it's better than starving. Since the fruits lie in a strange liquid for years they are the perfect texture for your sore mouth.
54. Soft croissants
55. Soft gnocchi
56. Baked zucchini
57. Soft muffins
58. Softened cereal
59. Steamed chicken
60. Cream cheese
61. Cold pasta salad
62. Rice pudding
63. Soft brownies
64. Overripe mango
65. Cooked lentils
66. Mashed butternut squash
67. Soft flatbread
68. Baked apple
69. Soft pita bread
70. Softly cooked mushrooms
71. Softened granola in yogurt
72. Bread pudding
73. Soft cake
74. Bisques or cream soups
75. Mashed cauliflower
76. Softened waffles
77. Soft pie - Desserts like Pumpkin Pie or Chocolate pie are perfect. Although Apple Pie is an American classic, it should be avoided since the crust can be a little tough.
78. Overripe kiwi
79. Soft stewed meats
80. Mousse
81. Soft fish cakes
82. Buttered noodles
83. Mashed yams
84. Soft protein bars - If you find any, let me know. I suppose they exist...somewhere.
85. Fruit sorbet (room temperature) - Extreme heat and cold should generally be avoided due to the risk of irritation.
86. Overripe melon
87. Soft French toast
88. Baked beans
89. Soft dinner rolls
90. Pureed soups
91. Steamed broccoli (well-cooked) - If it isn't the crunchy stalks will irritate your mouth.
92. Soft couscous
93. Softly cooked spinach
94. Flan - Sounds as gross as it tastes but some people like it. If you do, then this dish is the perfect texture.
95. Baked custard
96. Softly cooked squash
97. Cheesy grits
98. Pulled chicken
99. Overripe berries
100. Soft bread and butter pudding
101. Softly cooked carrots
102. Lukewarm Oatmeal - This tastes much better than it sounds. My personal favorite is Apple Cinnamon.

As you can see from the tasty meal items above, you'll be eating like a newborn for a little. But, given the variety of foods to choose from, it won't be a super dull seven to ten days.