Dental implants are an excellent way to restore your smile, but recovery requires a little extra care
Dental implants are an excellent way to restore your smile, but recovery requires a little extra care — especially when it comes to your diet. Eating the right foods after your procedure can help reduce discomfort, speed up healing, and protect your new implants.
Here’s a helpful guide from Dr. Parveen Dehal on what you can safely eat after getting dental implants.
1. Soft Foods for the First Few Days
In the first 48–72 hours after surgery, your mouth will be sensitive. Choose foods that require little to no chewing, such as:
Smoothies (avoid using a straw — sip directly from the cup)
Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes
Yogurt
Applesauce
Scrambled eggs
Broth-based soups (lukewarm, not hot)
2. Gentle, Easy-to-Chew Foods (After a Few Days)
Once swelling goes down, you can start including slightly firmer but still soft foods:
Soft pasta (like macaroni or penne)
Steamed vegetables
Ripe bananas or avocados
Soft fish (salmon, tilapia)
Cottage cheese
3. Foods to Avoid While Healing
To protect your dental implants and avoid complications, stay away from:
Hard foods (nuts, raw carrots, crusty bread)
Sticky foods (chewing gum, caramel)
Crunchy snacks (chips, popcorn)
Extremely hot or spicy foods (can irritate the surgical site)
4. Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water to keep your mouth moist and promote healing. Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks during the first week, as they can slow recovery.
When Can You Return to a Normal Diet?
Most patients can slowly return to their regular diet after 2–3 weeks, but complete healing may take several months. Dr. Parveen Dehal will guide you through each stage, ensuring your implants integrate successfully with your jawbone.
💡 Pro Tip: Follow your dentist’s post-surgery instructions closely, and keep up with follow-up visits to ensure your implants heal perfectly.
📞 Book your appointment with Dr. Parveen Dehal in Dubai to learn more about dental implant care and get a personalised recovery plan.
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