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What Can You Eat After Dental Implant Surgery?
Following dental implant surgery, what and when you eat plays a key role in your healing. Eating the wrong foods too soon can interfere with recovery, cause discomfort, or even jeopardize the success of your implant.
⏱️ When Can You Eat After Dental Implant Surgery?
It's generally advised to wait until the local anesthesia wears off and bleeding has fully stopped before eating anything. This helps reduce the risk of biting your cheek or tongue and prevents irritation at the surgical site.
🍽️ Best Foods to Eat After Implant Placement
For the first 3–5 days, a soft food diet is strongly recommended to protect the implant and reduce pressure on the healing gums. Gentle, nutritious options include:
- Mashed potatoes
- Scrambled eggs
- Yogurt or cottage cheese
- Protein shakes (no straw)
- Smooth soups (lukewarm)
- Applesauce
- Oatmeal or soft cereals
🚫 Avoid foods that are:
- 🔥 Hot
- 🌶️ Spicy
- 🍋 Acidic
- 🍗 Hard or crunchy
- 🥤 Consumed through a straw (suction may disrupt healing)
🗓️ When to Resume Solid Foods
Depending on your healing progress and your dentist’s instructions, you can gradually reintroduce soft solid foods after the first week. Continue to avoid chewing near the implant site for at least 10–14 days, or until your dentist confirms that it’s safe to do so.
Each case is different, so follow your personalized recovery plan closely.
💶 Dental Implant Costs in Turkey
At CosmetoCity, we offer dental implants in Antalya and Istanbul starting from €400 per tooth, performed by experienced specialists using world-class implant systems and full aftercare support.
Whether you need a single implant, multiple implants, or All-on-4, we ensure safe, affordable treatment with:
- 🏥 Modern dental clinics
- 🦷 High-quality materials
- 🗣️ English-speaking dentists and coordinators
- ✈️ Travel packages and local guidance if needed
✅ Final Tips for a Smooth Recovery
- 🧊 Use cold compresses for swelling (if recommended)
- 💧 Stay hydrated — but avoid carbonated or sugary drinks
- 🚫 Do not smoke during the healing period
- 🦷 Keep your mouth clean with gentle rinsing as advised
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