Can you chew gum after dental implants?

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Would gum chewing get stuck on implants? Is gum chewing bad?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

I would not recommend chewing gum for at least the first few weeks after having a dental implant placed.

Amir H. Motamed, DDS · Answer

Hi Noreason,
In most situations, you should be able to eat or chew anything you want after your implant restorations.  If the implant crown is cemented, wait 24 hours for the cement to fully set before chewing gum.
Sincerely,
Amir H. Motamed, D.D.S.

Mohit Dhawan, MDS · Answer

Chewing gum can boost your mood and alertness while combatting stress. But when it comes to gum and Dental Implants, things get tricky. Sugar Sweetened Gum is certainly bad for your teeth and for Implants. The stickiness in the Gum can pose a big threat to the Retention of Dental Crowns/Restorations if the Crowns are Cement Retained.
While Sugarless Gums usually stimulates saliva flow, which reduces Plaque and helps maintaining good health and tonicity of oral tissues, bones around the implants. So if you are thinking of chewing Gum with Dental Implants, Go Sugarless.
Please do consult your Dentist before running into any final Conclusions, Because he/she might might be the best judge of clinical Health of your Dental Implants.

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