Gainesville Wisdom Teeth Recovery: A Food (and Treats) Guide After Surgery
Having your wisdom teeth removed is a common procedure that most people go through. And when you fill your post-surgery days with food (and treats!) that are easy on the gums, the whole experience isn’t so bad. To aid you in your healing journey, this guide will point you towards Gainesville’s best ice cream, smooth foods and frozen drinks — all to be enjoyed with a spoon, never a straw!
D’Lites Emporium
D’Lites Emporium specializes in creating sweet treats that meet dietary needs. Since 1982, the mom and pop shop has been serving up frozen desserts low in sodium, sugar, fat and carbohydrates. Whether you’re vegan, lactose-intolerant or simply watching your sugar intake, D’lites Emporium has a dessert for everyone. Visit one of D’lites two Gainesville locations and stock up your freezer with a few go-to pints of your choice.
Sweet Dreams Ice Cream
If traditional ice cream is more your style, Sweet Dreams of Gainesville offers 24 homemade flavors every day. The community-driven company also has dairy free and sorbet offerings. Sweet Dreams posts its daily flavors to its facebook page, so you check out its offerings before you go. Stop by the Sweet Dreams shop on West University and get a cold, sweet cup of ice cream to soothe your gums.
Karma Cream
From plant-based, compostable to-go supplies to organic certified treats made from scratch, Karma Cream is Gainesville’s most comprehensive organic ice cream cafe. Karma Cream rotates 24 flavors of ice cream, all of which are free from preservatives and fillers. Half of Karma Cream’s ice cream offerings are also dairy-free, making it a favorite spot for vegans and lactose intolerant folks alike. Karma Cream has coffee for sale too, which can be paired with coffee ice cubes for an extra energy burst.
Bay Islands Coffee Co.
Although Bay Islands Coffee Co. is known for caffeinated drinks, its smoothies shouldn’t be overlooked. The quaint coffee and treat stand is situated in a parking lot in the southwest corner of the city. Bay Islands calls its smoothies fresh fruit freezers, and they’re filled with fresh frozen fruit like bananas, mangos and strawberries. They also have frozen coffee drinks, which can be blended with ice cream for an extra special treat.
Govinda’s Bakery and Cafe
Govinda’s Bakery and Cafe is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Gainesville. Those recovering from wisdom teeth surgery will find a variety of options here, including acai bowls, shakes and juices. It also has options for those seeking something more savory. Govinda’s vegan scrambled eggs and broccoli cheddar soup, for example, are equally delicious and easy on your gums. There’s also banana pudding and chocolate mousse (skip the crust) to curb your sweet tooth.
Ward’s Supermarket
Having served the area for 65 years, Ward’s Supermarket has a host of healthy and delicious options for those recovering from wisdom teeth surgery in Gainesville. One benefit of shopping at Ward’s is that they’re stocked with homemade hummus, tzatziki, lentil spreads and other savory dips that are easy to eat. They’ve also got endless fruits and vegetables, including avocado and spinach you can easily blend into smoothies at home.
Lucky’s Market
Good food is a right, not a luxury. That’s the motto of Lucky’s Market, where they believe everyone deserves access to good, healthy food. Luckily, the Gainesville location is also stocked with good food that’s great for those recovering from wisdom teeth surgery. Lucky’s has everything from apple sauce and hummus to ingredients for making oatmeal. They’ve also got a solid selection of non-rBGH dairy products. This selection includes kefir and yogurt, both of which can be either mixed into smoothies or enjoyed on their own. Images by: jyliagorbacheva, silviarita, skeeze, Ajale
