For the first week or two following dental implant surgery, you will probably be asked by Dr. Gardy and her team to stick to a soft diet. Smoothies, protein shakes, and mashed potatoes are possible options without sacrificing healthy nutrition. Patients who heal well in the days following the surgery may be able to have foods that don’t need much chewing, like noodles. In the subsequent weeks, you may be able to return to consuming chewy and crunchy foods, but you should verify with our office that you are healing sufficiently and that your favorite food won’t compromise your results.