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How long after dental implant surgery can I eat solid foods?

I will have dental implant surgery. How long after dental implant surgery can I eat solid foods?

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Normally following implant surgeries, you can eat solid foods, but should avoid foods that have small seeds in them such as sesame seeds, etc., so that they won't slide in and around the surgical site. You should also avoid hot and spicy foods for a few days, to allow for the gum to heal properly.