It is important to allow your dental implants to heal completely in your jawbone before you return to eating anything you'd like. Certain foods could disrupt the stability of the implant while it is still integrating into the jawbone. In general, you will want to avoid the following until your dentist advises otherwise:
Hard foods like nuts, ide, and popcorn
Chewy, tough foods like steak, bagels, jerky, and raw vegetables such as carrots
Crunchy foods like corn chips and pretzels
Spicy foods that might irritate the surgical site
Sticky foods
During your initial recovery period after your dental implant procedure, you need to adhere to your dentist's instructions regarding what to eat and what to avoid. Generally, if it is soft or liquid, it should be safe. Examples of nutritious, gentle foods for your healing dental implants include oatmeal, eggs, cooked vegetables, soft meat, and soup. Once your implant treatment is complete, you can expect to be able to eat pretty much whatever you'd like.