Post-Op Care

Tooth extraction healing is mostly about protecting the area while your body does its work. Food matters because chewing, heat, and certain textures can disrupt healing, increase bleeding, or trigger pain. This guide gives you a simple day-by-day diet plan for the first week, plus what to avoid and when to call the clinic. If you’re a patient at Gentle Dental Burnaby and you’re unsure what’s safe to eat, call (604) 434-3020 or book a follow-up here:https://burnabygentledental

Gum surgery healing is mostly about two things: protecting the surgical site and keeping inflammation low . Food matters because chewing, heat, and certain textures can irritate the area, disrupt stitches, or slow healing. This guide gives you a simple day-by-day plan, plus a list of foods to avoid. Important: always follow your dentist’s specific instructions first. This guide is general and may not match every case. If you have questions about your recovery, contact Gentl