{"id":81,"date":"2021-02-15T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:58","slug":"eating-after-dental-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/eating-after-dental-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods to Enjoy and Foods to Avoid After Dental Implant Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your dental implant<\/a> surgery is coming up soon, and you\u2019re making mental notes of the temporary changes that you will need to make. Outside of being extra gentle near your surgery site, there won\u2019t be too many changes to your dental care routine, but what about your diet? Keep reading to learn what foods you can enjoy, foods to avoid and what to expect once you get your new implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Eat After Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sticking to a soft-food diet during the first 24 hours after surgery is crucial to protecting your mouth and your implant. Drinking smoothies is a great way to get the vitamins and nutrients that you need to encourage the healing process, but do not use a straw! The suction can put pressure on your implant. The cold temperature can help soothe your surgery site and they don\u2019t require chewing. Sorbet or ice cream can also be helpful in soothing sore gums. Applesauce is another great post-surgery snack. It comes in different flavors, it\u2019s easy to eat and it won\u2019t damage your implant. If salsa is one of your favorite snacks, consider trading it out for gazpacho, a cold soup that often contain many of the same ingredients and can be eaten with soft tortillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to heal as soon as possible, but this will depend on how you treat your implants after surgery. Your incision area will be somewhat tender, so you will want to avoid foods that could cause additional pain, encourage bacteria buildup or damage your implant. It is a good idea to avoid these items for at least one week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n