{"id":172,"date":"2022-05-11T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T11:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2026-01-21T23:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:10:29","slug":"3-summer-foods-to-eat-cautiously-with-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/11\/3-summer-foods-to-eat-cautiously-with-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Summer Foods Dental Implants Can Handle (With Discretion)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You might be eager for your favorite seasonal fare if you received dental implants<\/a> this summer. Barbequed meats, side dishes, snacks, desserts \u2014 your treatment will let you eat these easily! However, you should eat some foods carefully to prevent future implant issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a summary of what to expect from your new replacement teeth and three summer foods to eat with caution. By reading it over, you\u2019ll be able to keep your restored smile for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants: A Refresher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are prosthetic teeth that restore the appearance and functionality of your natural smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The procedure involves a dentist inserting a small titanium post into the jawbone. Once said post fuses with the surrounding bone \u2014 a process known as osseointegration \u2014 they place a crown on top of it. The result will look natural since the fusion keeps the implant from falling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are a long-lasting, comfortable, life-like restoration method that allows patients to smile, eat, and speak confidently once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Dental Implants Do for Eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best tooth replacement procedures, dental implants restore seventy to ninety percent of your original chewing capacity. That means they\u2019ll let you eat almost anything after you\u2019ve healed from treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other restoration methods, implants won\u2019t shift or slip while you eat. Even so, be careful and avoid biting anything with extreme force. Harder foods like nuts, ice, and popcorn kernels can cause implants to unseat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Foods to Eat with Discretion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to implants, you can enjoy many of your favorite foods as you usually would. Still, here are a few summer staples that you should eat with discretion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n