Food and Eating Guide
OK TO EAT
First 24 Hours: No Chew diet - Yogurt, pudding, soup, applesauce, ice cream, protein shake
Days 2-5: Everything above plus a Minimal Chew Diet: eggs, pasta, mashed potatoes, pancakes, etc.
Days 5-10: Start incorporating some more chewy food - pizza, chicken, breads.
Day 10 and on: Resume a normal diet
AVOID FOR 7-10 DAYS LIST
Anything: Crunchy, crispy, acidic, spicy.
Grains, seeds, rice, oatmeal, chia
Straws
DO
Chew on both sides of your mouth; you won’t have any problems as long as you eat the correct foods.
Rinse gently with water after every meal.
Know that bleeding at the surgery site sometimes happens after meals and brushing teeth.
DO NOT
Spit
Smoke
Use Straws