When Can I Eat Normally After Inlay/Onlay?

After a inlay/onlay, you should wait 24 hours before eating normally.

Fig. 1 — When you can eat normally

Quick answer · after inlay/onlay

24 hours

RX · Wait 24 hours before eating normally

Eat Normally After Inlay/Onlay: What You Need to Know

Wait time

After a inlay/onlay, you should wait 24 hours before eating normally.

Why

Allow cement to set

Warning

Careful with temporary

Tips for Eating normally After Inlay/Onlay

  1. 01Avoid sticky/hard foods with temporary

Other Activities After Inlay/Onlay

See when you can do other activities after your inlay/onlay:

Table 1 — Other activities after inlay/onlay

ActivityWait
Use a StrawWhen numbness wears off
SmokeNo restriction
Drink AlcoholNo restriction
DriveImmediately
ExerciseImmediately
Return to WorkSame day

Recovery info

Recovery timelines are general guidelines based on typical cases. Individual recovery may vary based on your health, the complexity of your procedure, and other factors. Always follow your dentist's specific post-operative instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Table 3 — Common questions

Can I eat normally after inlay/onlay?

You should wait 24 hours before eating normally after inlay/onlay. Allow cement to set

What happens if I eat normally too soon after inlay/onlay?

Careful with temporary

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