Bone grafting surgery can be important for creating a strong foundation for your dental implants. If your dentist feels that you need bone graft before continuing with implant placement, then they will place bone in any areas that are weak. After the procedure is done, blood clots are one of the first signs of recovery. As a teen, you may be tempted to get back to your everyday activities without taking much time to recover. If your blood clots fail to form, then this can result in a number of issues. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use in order to make sure they form after surgery.

Stick to a Liquid Diet After Surgery

Food is one of the easiest ways to disrupt a blood clot that is in the process of forming. If you switch back to eating hard foods immediately after surgery, then the pieces of the food can puncture the blood clot and remove it from the socket. In order to counteract that, you should stick to a liquid diet for at least the first few days following surgery. A liquid diet will allow you to meet your daily calories while being as gentle as possible on the surgical site. You can either eat soups, make smoothies or stick to broths.  If you do decide to drink smoothies, then make sure it is filled with both vegetables and fruits.

Avoid any Kind of Suction

Drinking from a straw or slurping the last bits of soup from your plate or bowl can end up forcing your blood clot out of its socket. The force of the air and the suction from a straw causes the blood clot to fall apart. Therefore, instead of drinking beverages with a straw, simply tilt your head back and consume the beverage in small gulps. This will allow you to enjoy your drink without aggravating the area. Make sure that the liquid reaches the back of your mouth before swallowing. In addition, avoid trying to get every last bit of food in your bowl or plate by slurping. You can try to use a spoon or your fingers to transfer the last bits of food to your mouth.

Blood clots are the key to ensuring your bone grafting and dental implant placement go according to plan. Use these tips to ensure that you do not accidentally disrupt the blood clot formation. For more information, contact a business such as Davis R Troup DDS PA.