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100 Soft Food Recipes – After Tooth Extraction, Dentures, Braces
Soft foods to eat after tooth extraction After having a tooth extraction, it’s important to follow your dentist’s instructions for caring for the extraction site. This typically involves avoiding hard, crunchy, and sticky foods that can irritate the extraction site or get stuck in the socket. Instead, it’s best to eat soft foods that are gentle on the extraction site and easy to chew. Some examples of soft foods to eat after a tooth extraction include: Soups and broths Mashed potatoes Applesauce Pudding Yogurt Scrambled eggs Cooked vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots) Tofu Fish Cottage cheese Ice cream (in moderation) It’s also important to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated…
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Is chocolate really good for your teeth?
There were some articles and studies saying that chocolate may be beneficial for your teeth. Let’s debunk this in this upcoming article! Bittersweet chocolate and teeth ADA Eating bittersweet chocolate can have both positive and negative effects on your teeth. On the one hand, chocolate is a source of calcium, which is essential for strong teeth and bones. Chocolate also contains antioxidants, which can help to protect your teeth and gums from damage. On the other hand, chocolate is high in sugar, which can promote tooth decay. In addition, some types of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, contain tannins that can stain your teeth. Chocolate teeth – is chocolate good for…