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…