{"id":150,"date":"2020-07-07T00:01:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T00:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2020-07-25T00:05:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-25T00:05:11","slug":"dental-implants-lynchburg-should-shouldnt-eat-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dental-implants-lynchburg-should-shouldnt-eat-after\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should &#038; Shouldn\u2019t Eat After Getting Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_294673004__1588892688_73650-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Spread of unhealthy snacks you shouldn't eat after dental implants in Lynchburg\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_294673004__1588892688_73650-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_294673004__1588892688_73650-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_294673004__1588892688_73650.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike any other tooth replacement option, dental implants restore\nyour missing tooth both above and below your gumline. This gives it unmatched\ncomfort, durability, and longevity. However, this also means that it requires\noral surgery and time to heal. Here are a few tips about what you should and\nshouldn\u2019t eat after getting your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental\nimplants in Lynchburg<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating After Dental Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating probably won\u2019t be the first thing on your mind\ndirectly after your procedure. However, you\u2019ll likely begin to feel hungry\nafter the anesthetic begins to wear off, especially if you fasted before your\ntreatment! If you can, it\u2019s a good idea to wait to eat until you\u2019ve regained\nall feeling in your mouth. You can easily burn or cut your mouth while eating if\nit\u2019s still numb! To limit the amount of pressure on your healing tissues and\nmake chewing easier, take small bites or cut your food into smaller pieces. As\nan added bonus, this will also help with digestion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smile-Friendly Foods for the Recovery Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is always important, but\nit\u2019s especially essential when you\u2019re healing after getting dental implants.\nVitamins and minerals play a key role in helping your body recover after\nsurgery. However, it\u2019s just as important that the foods you eat are soft enough\nnot to irritate the implant site. Thankfully, there are plenty of soft,\nnutritious foods to choose from when picking your meals during the first few\nweeks of your recovery, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vitamin-rich broths and blended soups to help you\nstay hydrated while providing nutrients.<\/li><li>Mashed pumpkins, potatoes, and bananas, as well\nas applesauce, avocados, or hummus, all of which contain a variety of important\nvitamins. <\/li><li>Low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, which may be\nable to help ease swelling. <\/li><li>Scrambled eggs, salmon, and protein shakes, since\nprotein can help speed up the healing process.<\/li><li>Ice cream, smoothies, or banana ice cream, which\ncan help numb your mouth, ease swelling, and keep you in high spirits!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods to Avoid Until You\u2019ve Fully Healed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating the wrong foods after getting dental implants won\u2019t\njust be uncomfortable. It can draw out your recovery period, cause more\nbleeding, and even lead to serious infection and possibly dental implant\nfailure. As your mouth heals, be sure to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Drinking anything through a straw, which can irritate\nthe implant site. <\/li><li>Varieties of smoothies, yogurts, and other foods\nthat have small seeds or grains in them. <\/li><li>Hard, crunchy snacks, which can cause pain and\nlodge small bits into the implant site.<\/li><li>Sticky or chewy items that can tug on your\nimplant or get stuck in between your teeth. <\/li><li>Alcoholic beverages, which may disturb the wound\nand slow down the healing. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your dental implant to stay healthy and in place\nfor decades to come, it\u2019s crucial that you take proper care of it during your\ninitial recovery period. As long as you keep these tips in mind, you\u2019ll be\neating all your favorite foods again in no time! Talk to your Lynchburg implant\ndentist to discover if this state-of-the-art tooth replacement option is right for\nyou! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Peery &amp; Woolwine Family Dentistry is proud\nto offer dental implants to the smiles of Lynchburg, VA and the surrounding\ncommunities. Our dentists have completed extensive training and have years of experience,\nso every step of your dental implant process can be performed right here in our\nLynchburg office. While our state-of-the-art technology provides precise\ntreatment for a comfortable and successful procedure, we also offer sedation\ndentistry to help you feel at-ease as well. If you have more questions about\nthe dental implant process, we can be contacted at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peeryfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(434)\n847-5331. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlike any other tooth replacement option, dental implants restore your missing tooth both above and below your gumline. This gives it unmatched comfort, durability, and longevity. However, this also means that it requires oral surgery and time to heal. 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