“What can I eat before a bone graft?”
I need to have a bone graft next week for a dental implant. Can I eat before my bone graft or do I have to wait until after?
8 Answers
Hansjorg Lammers
Dentist
Of course, please eat. So you are strong enough to overcome the surgery.
If you are not being sedated, then it doesn’t matter about eating. If you are being sedated or put to sleep completely, you cannot eat beforehand.
Dr. Brandon Nicholson, D.D.S.
Dr. Brandon Nicholson, D.D.S.
Anything your heart desires.
Dr Jensen
Dr Jensen
If there is no sedation involved, then there are no limitations to what you can eat prior to the surgery. If there is any type of sedation, then I would clarify with your dentist any special instructions.
I do not think there are any food restrictions before a bone graft placement, but you should check with the dentist who is doing it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Most bone grafts are done under local anesthesia. Follow the instructions your doctor gave you. If nothing was stated about eating, you can eat and of course clean your teeth.
Yes.
Bone graft surgery is like most other oral surgeries. It is best to eat well 2 hours before the appointment as it may be important to refrain from eating after the appointment for a while and stay to soft/mushy food for days. If you are having any kind of general anesthesia, it is important to check with your surgeon as to when it is appropriate to eat (possibly several hours before so you don't get nauseous).
