What foods can you eat after LANAP surgery?

Anything that can be put in a blender is safe to eat after receiving LANAP treatment. Stay away from gum, cookies, chops, nuts, seeds or anything hard or crunchy (raw vegetables or salad)….Eat soft but nutritious food such as:

  • Eggs.
  • Pasta.
  • Yogurt.
  • Cottage Cheese.
  • Smoothies.
  • Ice cream.
  • Mashed Potatoes.
  • Pudding.

What can you not do after LANAP surgery?

For 6-8 weeks following surgery, DO NOT EAT candy, cookies, chips, nuts, raw vegetables, salads, anything hard or crunchy or anything with seeds or hard pieces, including meat that shreds and can lodge under the gum and between teeth. Stay away from spicy foods.

Can I use a straw after LANAP?

Post LANAP® Treatment Do not drink through a straw, as this creates a vacuum in your mouth that can disturb the “band-aid”. Take daily vitamins. Foods with a “mushy” consistency such as those listed below are recommended (see below). Soft foods may be allowable.

How long after laser gum surgery can I eat?

After seven to ten days of surgery, select soft foods such as pasta, chicken, fish or steamed vegetables. Bananas and grapes can be easily consumed. Gradually go back to your regular diet choices. Although, you must be careful with what you choose to eat after the first month following treatment.

What can you eat after laser gum treatment?

Recommended diet after laser gum treatment For the first week after laser gum treatment, we recommend a diet of soft foods, such as eggs, pasta, yogurt, ice cream, or mashed potatoes. Avoid chewing anywhere the laser was used.

Do teeth move after LANAP?

As the gums heal, the teeth will shift and your bite will need to be adjusted several times over the first few weeks, even for the first year & beyond. Although it seems counter-intuitive, inadequate adjustment is what is usually responsible for soreness or sensitivity following LANAP.

What can you not do after laser gum surgery?

You should avoid biting off or biting into hard, crunchy, chewy foods such as popcorn, apples, hard bread, chips, nuts, and gum candy. Be sure to steer clear of foods such as raw vegetables, salads, and meats that can lodge in between your teeth.