How soon can you eat after a dental implant? This is the most frequently asked question by most patients after a dental implant. After dental implant surgery you need to give yourself time to heal so to begin with you will have to restrict your diet to certain foods. So what can you eat during your road to recover?

How long do you have to wait before eating normally?

After a dental implant surgery patients should stick to diet recommendations for a good recovery. It’s important to avoid any foods that may physically disrupt the implant or cause discomfort in most cases only soft foods and liquids can be consumed. After surgery that day you should only consume liquid food and avoid hot, spicy or overly hard foods. For patients who experience a lot of discomfort it may take between 1 week to 2 weeks to resume a appetite for eating.

Dental Implants is Invasive

Dental implant surgery is invasive and involves replacing a missing tooth with artificial tooth roots with metal, screw like posts which are implanted to the jaw bone. There will be bleeding and will require stitches to be removed, also after there is the possibility of swelling and pain.

Eating Normally Right After Immediate Dental Implant Surgery

Some patients get a immediate dental implant and believe that they can resume eating right after surgery. After the procedure it is best to wait at least a few days before you start eating hard foods. This is to prevent any disruptions to the dental implant and ensure that the artificial root fuses to the jaw bone.

If you have missing or damaged teeth, find out if dental implant surgery can restore the appearance and function of your natural teeth by booking an appointment with us at Shenzhen AKJ Stomatological Hospital for a consultation.