Pea Soup

Once your wisdom teeth are removed the open sockets in your mouth begin to heal. This process is aided by forming blood clots. If these clots are popped or removed then your mouth is prone to develop an infection called dry socket. Recovering from dry socket can take a week or more and during this time it can be difficult to chew foods and get all of your daily nutrients especially protein. Luckily, there are a few protein packed foods you can easily consume.

Protein Shakes

Protein is commonly consumed from things like meats and hard beans. These foods are harder to chew and should be avoided during this time, so the next best things are protein shakes. They are easy to swallow are packed with enough proteins to provide your body with the necessary daily
According to Webmd, about ¾ cups of peas contain more protein than a whole egg and eggs are known for their high protein content. Pea soup can be purchased from the store or made at home. The key is to blend all of the ingredients until they are as smooth as possible.

Nut Butters

Nuts are not the foods of choice for a daily diet because of their high-fat content. However, they are a good food option for people with dry socket. According to Webmd, they are high in protein, fiber as well as antioxidant properties. You can use a food processor to grind up peanuts and almonds to create your own homemade peanut and almond butter.

Tofu

Tofu is a soy product and is packed with about 10g of protein. Tofu on its own can be extremely plain, but it can easily be tweaked with soy sauce or chili to fit your taste buds. This is great for eating while having dry socket because it is easy on your sore gums and mouth.

The key to a successful recovery is consuming products that provide your body with energy and are easy to consume. Now that you have a few protein rich foods of your own you can use them to make your battle with dry socket