Yes, you can. There are no dietary restrictions with dental implants or food textures you should avoid. Dental implants are really like a do-over for your smile and oral function.
Dental implants can significantly aid in nutrition by allowing you to indulge in crunchier foods like carrot sticks, celery, and even certain foods that may be difficult to navigate with dentures—for example, specific types of berries.
How Dental Implants Work
Dental implants replace your lost tooth and root. This means a full anatomy replacement, which is why implants are lasting and functional.
Your Lodi or Elk Grove dentist places your tooth root surgically. The root then integrates with the bone (just like natural tooth roots). After healing and full integration, your dentist caps the implant with a dental crown.
If you have significant tooth loss, you can also talk to our implant dentist about implant-retained dentures. We use up to six implants to secure each arch.
After treatment, there are no special measures. Treat your implants like biological teeth—brush them, floss them, and continue to visit your dentist every six months.
Contact Us for Dental Implants in Elk Grove or Lodi
If you’re ready to schedule your dental implant assessment, a friendly team member is standing by to get you started.