Where Can I Eat After Den­tal Treat­ment in War­wick? (What’s Safe & What to Avoid)

If you’re preparing for dental treatment and wondering if you can still enjoy a meal out with friends and family, you’re in luck. There are plenty of safe options available that will allow you to enjoy delicious prepared food without risking pain or discomfort.

Here are some of our favourite spots to eat out in Warwick, and what you can order to help protect your teeth and gums following dental procedures.

Where to eat in Warwick after dental treatment

Immediately after dental treatments like extractions or root canal treatment, your teeth and gums will be tender. During this time, you should stick to soft foods like soup, smoothies and mashed potatoes.

If you head to Smith Street, there are plenty of cafes and bistros offering light meals that will fit the bill. Be sure to leave your soup to cool slightly before you tuck in, avoid the crusty bread, and don’t drink through a straw if you have just had an extraction.

Pubs are also a great option if you’re looking for somewhere to settle in and enjoy a hearty meal. Opt for meals like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables (nothing too crunchy) and soup to satisfy your hunger without harming your teeth.

Italian food is another good option, as long as you stick to soft pasta and sauces, with no garlic bread or pizza. You could also grab picnic food and head to one of the many parks around Warwick. Popular options following oral surgery include yoghurt, custard, smoothies or pasta salad.

What to avoid after dental treatment

There are a few food options that you’ll want to avoid following oral surgery. The first is very hard or crunchy food, so things like crusty bread will be off the menu. You should also avoid very chewy foods like sourdough pizza crust, as this can be difficult to manage after many procedures.

It’s also a good idea to stay away from anything that could irritate your gums, which includes most spicy options. Save the Mexican, Indian and Thai food until after your mouth has completely healed.

If you’ve had a procedure like teeth whitening, you’ll always want to avoid staining foods. This includes things like rich pasta sauces and curries with lots of spices. Your teeth may remain more porous after teeth whitening procedures, so you don’t want to reverse the whitening effect.

How soon after treatment can you eat?

This all depends on the type of treatment you have had, but your dentist will let you know what you can eat and when. With treatments like extractions, you’ll want to stick to fluids immediately after treatment and then introduce solid foods the following day.

For cosmetic treatment like veneers, crowns and bridges, eating might feel unusual for a while, so you will want to stick to soft foods and gradually introduce harder food options. There may be some foods that will be off limits for good, including biting into apples or pizza crust and chewing on sticky sweets, as these can dislodge dental restorations.

After you have eaten, make sure you rinse your mouth with water to help wash away any food debris. This is particularly important following extractions, as it will help to avoid food getting trapped in the gap.

If you’re unsure about how to care for your teeth following dental procedures, ask your dentist for advice and support. You can also call our reception team after treatment to ask for advice.