What to Eat Before and After Dental Surgery

As a general rule, it's best to avoid chewy, sticky, hard, or crunchy foods for about a week after undergoing oral surgery. Spicy or acidic foods should also be avoided. Depending on the type of surgery, fasting instructions may vary. If you're conscious during the procedure, you can have a light snack a few hours before.

Choose something simple like a piece of fruit or yogurt and avoid anything that could cause stomach discomfort. For at least 24 hours after tooth extraction, you should only consume soft and liquid foods. When you feel comfortable, you can start eating more normal foods that are easy to chew. Cold foods like yogurt, pudding, jelly and ice cream are good options. Avoid ice cream cones and anything with crunchy or chewy pieces of candy.

Applesauce is also a great choice as it adds some fiber to your diet. After the first day, you can try mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, and broth-based soups without large chunks of meat. Make sure to eat these foods warm and not hot. One of the main benefits of dental implants is that they don't require any dietary restrictions once they're cured. However, in the days and weeks after surgery, you'll need to avoid certain types of foods to protect your new implants. During this time, it's important to follow the instructions from your dental office. Dr.

Ficca specializes in the placement of dental implants and in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. During your consultation, he will perform a full evaluation, take the necessary x-rays including CT scans or three-dimensional cone beam images, and explain how dental implants could uniquely benefit you. Ficca recommends that patients with dental implants continue to avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, acidic, or sticky foods for weeks after dental implants are placed. It's also advised not to consume alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours after oral surgery. It is certified by the American Board of Periodontics and offers a standard of excellence in personalized dental care that allows it to provide some of the best quality dental services that its patients deserve. Taking proper care of your gums and dental implants after surgery will help ensure that the procedure is a success and that your teeth last a lifetime.