“What to eat after a deep teeth cleaning?”
I am a 26 year old female. I will have a deep teeth cleaning tomorrow. What to eat after a deep teeth cleaning?
4 Answers
Hello,
A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is different for everyone and everyone experiences them differently. Some people need a deep cleaning all over their mouth while others only require it in certain areas. Keeping that in mind, I don't think that many people have had noticeable discomfort after a deep cleaning. As far as food is concerned, you only want to avoid things that will cause discomfort to you. So, foods that hot and foods that are spicy as this will irritate your gums and possibly cause them to bleed.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is different for everyone and everyone experiences them differently. Some people need a deep cleaning all over their mouth while others only require it in certain areas. Keeping that in mind, I don't think that many people have had noticeable discomfort after a deep cleaning. As far as food is concerned, you only want to avoid things that will cause discomfort to you. So, foods that hot and foods that are spicy as this will irritate your gums and possibly cause them to bleed.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Generally soft foods for a while. The tissue needs to return to a normal state which takes a few days/week.
You will most likely be numbed for the deep cleaning. In which case you should not eat anything until the anesthetic wears off. You will be able to drink beverages that are cold or room temperature but nothing hot. Eating or drinking hot beverages while numb could lead to trauma from biting or burning yourself. For a few days following the procedure your gums may be tender, you will want to avoid anything crunchy or acidic as it may irritate your gum tissue.
HI.
You can eat everything but avoid some hot and spicy food.
You can eat everything but avoid some hot and spicy food.
