{"id":243,"date":"2021-12-09T21:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T21:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/?p=243"},"modified":"2022-02-09T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:22:09","slug":"all-on-4-surgery-and-what-you-can-eat-and-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/09\/all-on-4-surgery-and-what-you-can-eat-and-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Eat or Drink After All-On-4 Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_249308304__1640721601_91931.jpg\" alt=\"soup for person recovering from All-On-4 surgery\" class=\"wp-image-244\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_249308304__1640721601_91931.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_249308304__1640721601_91931-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_249308304__1640721601_91931-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are preparing for your All-On-4 surgery, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have all the necessary items to ensure a swift and successful recovery at home. This includes stocking your refrigerator with appropriate foods and beverages. Immediately diving into your favorite meals won\u2019t be an option, so make sure you review the following list provided by your implant dentist, so you don\u2019t experience any issues or complications while healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-immediately-following-your-all-on-4-procedure\">What to Expect Immediately Following Your All-On-4 Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your dentist completes the surgical placement of your All-On-4 implants, you can expect to experience some soreness, discomfort, swelling, and slight bleeding. You may also have a sore throat, making it hard to swallow. As a result, you\u2019ll need to stick to a liquid diet the first few weeks after your surgery. This includes drinking plenty of water to remain hydrated and flush out any potential bacteria and particles that may try to infect your surgical sites. You can also drink tea, coconut water, broth, cream-based or pureed soups, smoothies, yogurt drinks, milk, and meal replacement shakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this won\u2019t likely be the most enjoyable few weeks, you\u2019ll be glad you didn\u2019t waiver from this liquid diet, especially since you\u2019ll likely be taking over-the-counter pain relievers to minimize discomfort. Any added pressure from certain foods will only cause more soreness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-eat-or-drink-2-weeks-to-3-months-after-surgery\">What to Eat or Drink 2 Weeks to 3 Months After Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While continuing with your All-On-4 recovery, you can begin to incorporate other foods and beverages into your daily diet once you no longer feel as much soreness. However, you should still only consume \u201csoft foods\u201d during this time, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Applesauce<\/li><li>Soft bread<\/li><li>Bananas<\/li><li>Avocados<\/li><li>Mashed potatoes<\/li><li>Oatmeal<\/li><li>Cooked pasta<\/li><li>Eggs<\/li><li>Cheese<\/li><li>Polenta<\/li><li>Hummus<\/li><li>Yogurt<\/li><li>Chili<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During this timeframe, you are encouraged to use a blender or food processor to make certain foods easier to eat. You\u2019re also advised to stay away from alcohol, as it can compromise your dental implants in Weyauwega and potentially cause implant failure. It\u2019s important that you listen to your body to know whether you should try to incorporate other foods or not. If you\u2019re unsure, err on the side of caution and avoid it. You can also ask your dentist as to whether a certain food is acceptable to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<br><\/strong>Dr. William Twohig is pleased to provide patients suffering from tooth loss with an alternative to traditional dental implants. With All-On-4, he can help people who lack the necessary jawbone by providing the same great results without the additional bone graft. To prepare a patient for this unique procedure, he will offer advice, tips, and suggestions regarding how to ensure successful recovery at home. From getting enough rest to eating the right foods and properly caring for their smiles, Dr. Twohig is here to help. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(920) 867-3101<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are preparing for your All-On-4 surgery, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have all the necessary items to ensure a swift and successful recovery at home. This includes stocking your refrigerator with appropriate foods and beverages. 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