What can my child eat after dental surgery?

Heath A. Cobb, MD on behalf of Intermountain Healthcare

Pediatrics

After a dental procedure, your child should avoid eating anything sticky, hard, or chewy for one day. Offer her soft foods like yogurt, macaroni and cheese, noodles, scrambled eggs, pudding, or applesauce.

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Children's Oral Health

Teaching children good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifetime of good dental health. You can prevent children from getting cavities by taking care of their teeth as soon as they start to come in. Depending on their teeth, children may need help with flossing until they are a little bit older.

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