So you’ve decided you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants — great! You’ve made a wonderful decision for your oral and overall health.

But wait. You’ve heard you need to undergo another procedure in advance of getting dental implants?

If your implant dentist told you that you need to have a bone graft before your dental implant surgery, there’s no reason to worry. It’s a routine procedure that a lot of patients require, and sometimes, the implants can be placed on the very same day as the bone graft is completed.

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If you have been keeping up with our blog at all, you know we’ve written again and again about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because we really can’t stress enough how excellent this tooth replacement option is compared to any other method. Next to a fixed bridge or traditional denture, there’s really no contest in terms of stability, appearance, comfort, and long-term financial investment.

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You don’t have to do a ton to prepare for your tooth implant surgery, but we will give you a few pre-op instructions before your procedure. You’ll want to take these steps to ensure things go as smoothly and efficiently as possible on the day of your surgery.

Aside from wearing loose clothing and not eating anything before you come in for your appointment, there’s one more step you can take in the days before your procedure to make your life easier after it’s done. Maybe you’re not one for planning, but stick with us — because you’ll be so happy you stocked your fridge with soft, easy-to-eat, and nutritious foods NOW rather than trying to get your soft foods diet figured out after the procedure.

But what’s on a soft foods menu? We’re excited to show off our culinary prowess in this week’s blog post. Keep reading for the ideal post-dental implant surgery menu — it’s enough to get anyone’s mouth watering! (more…)