After dental implants, can we get back to our normal food habits?

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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Normally you are allowed to eat food you normally eat.  Any type of food that would damage your normal teeth could damage the crown or the implant.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Ruben Mateo, DDS · Answer

One week later it is assumed that the initial healing process must have been completed,During that week you should avoid: hot meals and spicy,pungent foods that can mistreat the wound.After that week you can resume your regular diet.

Shahin Safarian, DMD · Answer

After a dental implant surgery patients should avoid any foods that may physically disrupt the implant and stick to the diet recommended by dentist. Following are some food items that patient should take after surgery.
1) Softer fruits, such as bananas, peaches, nectarines, melons, and all berries.2) Avoid hard food: Go for oatmeal and soft cereals, soft bread, rice, grits, or mashed potatoes.3) Stay hydrated.4) Fruits and vegetables.5) Cooked or steamed vegetables are better like broccoli, carrots, and squash.6) Sauces and soups.7) Eggs, fish and seafood, and beans are safe.8) Yoghurt, Milk and cheese.

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