Immediately after Surgery :
> Don’t eat anything for the first 6 hours of dental implant surgery.
> Start with soft, cold or lukewarm foods that do not require any chewing and won’t disturb the implant surgical site.
Foods which are recommended –
> Curd or Yogurt
> Lukewarm soups at normal temperature that are not hot
> Smoothies without straws
> Mashed boiled smooth consistency potatoes > Soft and properly mashed bananas
Important tips-
> Avoid any hot foods and hot drinks
> Eat gently at a slow pace
> Stay fully hydrated
> Don’t use straw at all.
First 7 Days After Dental Implant Surgery
After 24 Hours of Dental Implant Surgery start with Soft and cold foods with no chewing requirement to support the surgical site healing and reduce any kind of discomfort.
Food which are recommended –
> Fully mashed, smooth consistency boiled potatoes with properly steamed rice
> Dal khichdi with soft and properly cooked lentils
> Scrambled eggs or boiled eggs
> Curd or Yogurt
> Soft fruits like mashed bananas
> Soups at lukewarm temperature
> You can have hot tea/ coffee during this phase
Foods to avoid strictly –
> Nuts and seeds of any kind.
> Chips and any crunchy foods or snacks.
> Sticky and oily foods.
> Chewing gums.
After 14 Days of Dental Implant Surgery
Gradually start eating very slight firm foods while still protecting the implant area.
Guidelines to follow –
> Continue eating the soft foods if you feel any tenderness
> Slowly keep on adding the foods that require very minimal or light chewing
> Always chew food away from the implant surgical site area
> Avoid any kind of hard, oily, sticky, or crunchy foods until your next dental follow up visit
Final Tip
Stay fully hydrated, eat at a very slow pace, and always follow your dentist’s instructions. You can start eating anything after 15 days in most cases. Proper dietary care is very important for complete healing of the implant surgical site and life-time dental implant success.
At Singh Dental Care, we ensure to give proper instructions to our implant patients after their surgery to ensure proper healing.
Why choose Singh Dental Care for Dental Implants ?
> Experienced Implantologists.
> World-class Implant technology
> Safe and painless procedures
> Affordable treatment options
> Family-friendly dental care
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