For 24-48 hours following dental implant surgery, you will be limited to drinking liquids and soft foods like: Yogurt, Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Smoothies, Pudding, Smooth Soups, Milkshakes. On day 3 of the healing process, you can gradually begin to reintroduce regular foods, starting with foods that still require little chewing. Most patients return to a regular diet 7 days after their dental implant surgery.