Imagine restoring your smile with a solution that looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth. A dental implant offers this by providing a strong, lasting foundation for a perfect replacement. At Senova Dental Studios, we are ready to guard your beautiful smile. With this article, we can help you with the most common question that every patient asks: What do we eat or not after implant surgery?
A certain type of diet is required after the surgery. As we know, after surgery, your mouth is in a sensitive state. Your body is working so hard in ensuring optimal healing of the implant site. During this time balance and an appropriate diet are required that can help:
General diet you can take post-surgery
- Soft and easy food – Gradually introduce soft foods like yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and smoothies. These are easy to digest and gentle on the stomach.
- Avoid Hot and Spicy Food – Hot food may cause irritation and spicy food may cause discomfort.
- Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water, which helps keep your body hydrated and also helps you recover even faster.
- Nutrient diet – Eat smaller portions throughout the day to avoid overwhelming your system while ensuring you get enough nutrients.
Top food that is eaten after dental implant surgery
- Smoothies and shakes: These are a perfect meal post-surgery, as they are easy to consume and are packed with nutrients. You can include vegetables and yogurt that can give you the feel of drink and eat.
- Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes: Both are soft and easy to eat when As they are both rich in vitamin A, you can add butter or olive oil which can help increase the fats and calories.
- Yogurt: Yogurt is a high source of protein and calcium. It helps in maintaining the healthy balance of bacteria in your mouth and reduces the risk of infection.
- Soups: Soups are a source of hydration. They are easy to eat and packed full of nutrients
- Bananas: They are rich in potassium, and easy to chew. This is important for overall health and recovery of your implant. If you do not like bananas, you can add them to yogurt or oatmeal.
- Cottage cheese: Cheese is soft and packed with protein and calcium which helps in both healing and bone health. You can add cheese with soft fruits like bananas or peaches for added flavour.
- Avocados: These are creamy and soft. They are rich in fats and vitamins that support healing. You can also use these in mashed plain or spread over soft bread or toast.
Foods to avoid after Implant surgery
- Hard and crunchy food: Hard chips, nuts, Candies, or raw vegetables. These foods put pressure on the surgical site and may cause pain.
- Chewy foods: Gum and caramel are not good after surgery and they increase the risk of infection and complicate the healing power.
- Straws: As they avoid some harmful food it is equally important to avoid straws after surgery. The suction with the straw created when drinking through a straw can dislodge blood clots.
- Spicy and citrus food: Citrus food and tomatoes are not recommended as they may irritate the gums and cause discomfort.
Conclusion
Dental implants not only helps to increase your confidence but also improves your appearance which gives you more self-confidence. You can talk freely, enjoy your favourite food, and live your life without worrying about discomfort or embarrassment. Well, Senova Dental Studios is here to help you with your dental problems. So, are you ready? take your appointment today.