Can you eat apples with dental implants?

Most durable restoration for missing teeth requires special care to last for many years to come. It not only brings the teeth back as good as new but a chance to live a healthier life. Dental implants fuse with the jawbone to retain 90% of the chewing ability so that you can enjoy the meal. 

Hard fruits like apples do not bite them straight after a few weeks of the treatment. Cut them first in small pieces before consuming them in the long run. As that is the action in the first place, you had dental implants.

Here are some other foods that should be avoided, so that they do not damage the implants if eaten. 

• Sticky & sugary foods such as caramel & cakes promote the growth of harmful bacteria.  
• Steaks or tough meats that require a lot of chewing can put unnecessary strain on the implants. 
• Hard vegetables such as carrots, unless shredded into a softer texture. 
• Crunchy foods such as potato or corn chips & hard taco shells leave crumbs in the implants and cause potential decay. 
• Ice cubes can lead to the cracking of implants. 

While there is a limit after getting the implants, you still got healthy and approved food options for happy and safe years to come. 

• Eggs, omelets, and scrambled eggs, easy to chew and continue to heal the jaw.  
• Filling and nutritious smoothies that do not require chewing and do not use a straw.  
• Applesauce is a healthy option. You won’t bite an apple but can enjoy the sauce with the same nutrition. 
• Soups but refrain from acidic foods such as tomatoes. You can enjoy cold soups such as gazpacho to not interfere with the healing process. 
• You can have dairy products with no added sugar, such as cheese, yogurt, and milk loaded with calcium and protein.  

Following your dental implant surgery, you might lose your normal appetite. Give your body the fuel to heal soon.

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!