You can eat normally after your dental implant and CEREC restoration have fully settled. If your dentist affixes your new teeth to your dental implants the same day of your implant surgery, your comfort level may dictate how quickly you resume your normal eating habits.
It’s not uncommon to feel sore or tender after receiving dental implants. This is true regardless of whether or not artificial teeth are immediately seated. To manage your recovery, it can be advantageous to prepare some softer foods to eat in the week after your procedure. Nutrient-rich smoothies and soups with soft-cooked vegetables may be appropriate right away after getting dental implants. Additional options include Greek yogurt, mashed potatoes, and applesauce.
Approximately one week after receiving your dental implants and CEREC restoration, you may gradually begin to add additional items into your diet. At this time, you might tolerate minor chewing of soft-cooked vegetables, eggs, and pasta. It may take a few weeks to be ready for foods that require more chewing, such as steak and denser breads like bagels.