Yes, you can eat normally with a tooth gem. Just don't eat or drink anything except water for the first 1 to 2 hours after applying it, and only eat soft food for the first 12 hours. After that you eat as usual, but don't bite into hard things with the tooth your gem is on.
The glue needs a little time to fully set, so the first hours matter most. Below you'll read what you can eat and when, what to avoid and how to eat without stressing your gem.
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How long after a tooth gem can you eat?
- First 1 to 2 hours: nothing to eat or drink except water. No chewing gum either.
- First 12 hours: soft food only.
- After that: eat as normal. Just stay careful with hard and sticky food.
What to eat in the first 12 hours
Choose food you don't have to bite hard into, like:
- Yoghurt
- Soup
- Pasta or rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Scrambled eggs
- Banana or soft fruit
Foods to avoid with tooth gems
Even after the first 12 hours, it's better not to bite into hard or sticky food with the tooth your gem is on:
- Hard apples and carrots
- Nuts
- Crusty bread and hard crusts
- Ice cubes
- Caramel and chewing gum
Eating them anyway? Cut them into small pieces or chew with your back teeth.
How to eat without stressing your gem
- Bite with a different tooth, or chew with your back teeth.
- Don't open packaging with your teeth.
- Don't play with your gem with your tongue or cutlery.
- Lots of acidic drinks and soda can wear down the glue faster.
What about brushing after eating?
Don't brush the tooth with your gem for the first 12 hours. After that, just brush every day, gently around your gem. Everything about brushing is in tooth gem aftercare.
FAQ
How long after tooth gems can I eat?
After 1 to 2 hours. Then eat only soft food for the first 12 hours.
Can I drink coffee or tea?
For the first 1 to 2 hours, only drink water. After that, it's fine.
My gem came off while eating. What now?
That often happens from biting hard on that tooth. Read why tooth gems fall off to see what you can do and how to make your next gem last longer.
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