{"id":32,"date":"2022-08-24T14:01:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T14:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berkshiredentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2025-04-09T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:25:10","slug":"food-guide-eat-drink-after-all-on-4-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berkshiredentalgroup.com\/blog\/food-guide-eat-drink-after-all-on-4-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Guide: What to Eat and Drink After All-on-4 Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After years of dealing with weak dentures, you\u2019re thrilled to have All-on-4 implants<\/a>. You can\u2019t wait to dig into a juicy, chewy steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But your implant dentist<\/a> says you\u2019ll have to wait a little bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You wouldn\u2019t run a marathon the day after having surgery. You have to heal in stages and build back up your stamina. Recovering from All-on-4 surgery is similar in that you may have your teeth on the same day as your surgery, but they\u2019re not ready to handle a steak dinner instantly. Keep reading for a detailed guide about what you can and cannot eat or drink right after All-on-4 surgery, up to 2 weeks after surgery, and up to 3 months afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Immediately After All-on-4 Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it will gradually get better, you will likely feel pain and soreness following this procedure. It\u2019s minor surgery after all! In fact, you may find it challenging to open your mouth very wide. However, you must stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other clear fluids at first. This will help your body heal as efficiently as possible. As the anesthesia wears off, you can try to have heavier liquids as well when you feel up to it. Make sure you have small amounts, but have them frequently throughout the day to keep your body properly hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are free to start drinking right away, but you should refrain from drinking anything hot or spicy for several days following the surgery. Also, do not use a straw. The sucking motion can cause critical blood clots to dislodge, potentially leading to an infection or longer healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Fluids for 2 Weeks After All-on-4 Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may seem difficult at first to stick to a diet of just fluids for up to 2 weeks after your procedure, but drinking takes pressure off your still unstable teeth. As a result, your gums and jawbone can heal undisturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this time, there are plenty of permissible fluids, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n