{"id":392,"date":"2021-07-01T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T13:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2021-09-30T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T15:24:19","slug":"enjoy-summer-foods-dental-implants-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/01\/enjoy-summer-foods-dental-implants-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy These Summer Foods with Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is filled with iconic American foods: hamburgers on the grill, hot dogs at a baseball game, cool watermelon on a hot afternoon. However, missing teeth can make it difficult to enjoy these and other summer classics. Fortunately, dental implants<\/a> in Washington, D.C. can help! Keep reading to learn which summer foods you can eat after implant surgery and once dental implants have completely healed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Dental Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental implant is a small screw that is surgically inserted into the jawbone where a tooth has gone missing. Typically made from extremely durable titanium, dental implants restore the missing tooth root structure. In fact, they are the only tooth replacement solution that replaces missing teeth from the roots up. Once an implant has been placed, it integrates with the surrounding bone over the course of several months. A crown, bridge, or denture is attached to the top of an implant after it has healed, restoring dental function and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should You Eat After Dental Implant Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating a balanced diet and plenty of protein can help you heal after oral surgery. However, you should stick to a soft-food diet for at least 24 to 48 hours (or as long as directed by your dentist). Thankfully, there are plenty of tasty soft summer foods you can choose from, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n