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Many things can cause a sore mouth or throat including dental work, infection, medications, surgery and radiation therapy. You may find that certain foods irritate a tender mouth or throat. You will feel better if you select foods carefully and take proper care of your mouth. The following suggestions will make eating easier and will promote healing in your mouth and throat. Everyone is different. Experiment to find foods that are most soothing for you. Try eating soft, easy–to–swallow foods. The following soft foods are often well tolerated:

applesauce cold liquids cooked cereal cottage cheese cream soup creamed chicken custard ice cream macaroni and cheese mashed potatoes meatloaf and gravy malts or milkshakes

milk toast pancakes pudding salmon loaf with cream sauce sherbet soft–cooked eggs soft fruits tuna casserole tuna salad well–cooked vegetables yogurt

• Cook all foods until tender. Braise, stew, poach, or steam foods to keep them moist.
• Cut foods into very small pieces. If you have difficulty eating bite–size pieces, you can grind, mash, blend, strain, or puree foods. Finely chopped, ground, or pureed meats also may be added to soups or casseroles.
• For convenience, buy strained meats and other ready–made infant foods.
• Moisten meats, potatoes, vegetables, rice, noodles, and bread with:
  

Read more: Nutrition Tips for Dry or Sore Mouth or Throat