Dental Work

What can I eat after the operation?

Ah yes, you’ve sat patiently through all the other articles, talking through the mundane things like location and the different types of dental implant but now you get your reward with a discussion of the really important part of dental implants; will you still be able to eat what you used to?  Well, certainly on the first day after surgery, you should only eat (and probably will only be able to eat) soft food- it will just be like reverting back to childhood.  Only cold and smooth liquids should be drunk as well. As your recovery progresses, you should return to your normal diet as quickly as possible as eating a well balanced and healthy level of food will be the best way to facilitate your recovery. You should avoid any overly-hot foods or liquids for the first few days after the operation. Also, whilst this is probably an obvious point to make because you will be in too much pain, try to avoid chewing directly over the places which have been fitted with implants; chew over the other side of your mouth. Yes, you will look eccentric, but your implants will be safe!