After wisdom teeth removal, it is generally recommended to start eating soft and liquid foods within the first 24 hours. For the initial day, foods like broth, yogurt, pudding, and applesauce are ideal. After about 2 to 3 days, patients can add soft foods such as mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and soft pasta. By 4 to 7 days, more types of soft foods like soft-cooked vegetables and shredded chicken can be introduced. Most people transition back to normal solid foods around 2 weeks after surgery, with full healing taking 3 to 4 weeks. It is important to avoid hot, crunchy, hard, or chewy foods early on to prevent disturbing the surgical site or blood clots and to chew slowly on the opposite side of the mouth if possible.