The treatment team at Harrell Dental Implant Center wants you to experience the ultimate smile satisfaction from your implant therapy. Dental implants are uniquely able to replace your missing and damaged teeth and give you the brilliant, natural-looking smile you desire. As part of our commitment to helping you achieve the best results, we want to educate you on some common foods and beverages to avoid during the healing phase of your treatment. The following post has some basic details; we’ve excerpted the first two entries:
Popcorn. Even if you go to the movies, make sure you avoid the popcorn. This tasty treat has a knack for getting stuck in between teeth. Ordinarily, this is just a small inconvenience. However, in the case of dental implants, popcorn getting stuck can cause pain and inflammation that might put the implant at risk. The best way to avoid this is just to skip out on the popcorn and eat some soft foods instead.
Ice. While ice technically isn’t a food, many people do enjoy crunching on it, especially when sipping a drink. Unfortunately, this is something you should never do with implants. Like vegetables, ice is hard and unrelenting. If you bite down the wrong way, you could fracture or crack your implants. Learn more items to be wary of at Mann Family Dental
Education and Implant Success Go Hand In Hand
Our skilled and dedicated staff believes in empowering our patients with pertinent information, tips and tricks to aid their healing journey. Learning what to stock up on ahead of time and what to avoid after your oral surgery will help you maximize your healing potential. Discover some vital do’s and don’ts below:
Do
- Opt for softer foods like soups, rice, mashed potatoes, eggs and yogurts, especially in the beginning of the healing process; however, this rule is especially important for the first two days after surgery.
- Eat foods at room temperature immediately after your procedure.
- Drink lots of water. It’s important to stay hydrated as it will boost your immune system and promote the healing process.
Don’t
- Eat crunchy foods like chips or pretzels for six to eight weeks after surgery.
- Eat chewy foods like gum, cookies or red meat, as it can pull the implant away from the gums.
- Eat anything that could get lodged between your teeth like seeds, nuts or popcorn.
- Drink or eat anything hot right after surgery. The anesthesia will numb your mouth and make it difficult for you to judge how hot something is. We don’t want you to risk getting burned.
- Use a straw when enjoying a beverage.
- Drink alcohol for 24 hours after your surgery. Learn more compliments of Silver Oaks Dentistry
Daily Cleaning and Regular Checkups
One of the best things about dental implants is the fact that they don’t require any special cleaning. Simply maintain a standard daily mouthcare routine — brushing, flossing, swishing — along with regular dental checkups and cleanings. With this basic care, your new smile will stay healthy and brilliant for years to come. Also, reduce alcohol intake and avoid sugary drinks, including sugar-added fruit juices, to minimize the growth of harmful bacteria that can attack your teeth and gums.
Book Your Dental Implant Consultation Today
If you are ready to boost your self-esteem and have the beautiful smile you deserve, contact Harrell Dental Implant Center and schedule your free consultation appointment. We will be happy to discuss the procedure options, address your questions or concerns and show you why dental implants are the best possible method of teeth replacement.
Call 704-206-1330 or use the contact form on our website to make your appointment. During your consultation a complimentary digital smile preview (an $85 value) will be created to show how you will appear when your implants are in place.
