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LANAP Dietary Protocol

LANAP Dietary Protocol

 

If you are being treated with LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Protocol) you will need to be on a modified diet for approximately 10 days.

This starts as a liquid only diet which transitions to mushy, then soft foods over several days following surgery, and it is all for a simple and very important reason - to protect the clot! At the end of  the laser treatment, a very thin clot is formed around each tooth which keeps bacteria out and allows your body to start regenerating bone. It is a barrier between the external environment and your body and vital in the success of the treatment. If these clots are removed, it can affect the success of the treatment and ultimately prevent your body from regenerating bone in those areas.

Below are some suggestions on what you can drink/eat following LANAP. 

 

The first 3 days following LANAP

  • If you have a blender at home, this is the time to give it some serious use!  During the initial healing phase you may see a very fine red line around the teeth which will turn white as you are healing. This is the most critical time period during which you can only consume smooth liquids (do not use a straw as this will create suction and may remove the clot). Avoid very hot temperatures, spicy liquids  and any type of seeds.

    • Broth or chicken broth 

    • Miso broth

    • Smoothies

    • Smooth soups (tomatoes, butternut squash, blended vegetable soup, potato leek soup)

    • Coffee, tea, herbal teas

    • Hot (warm) cocoa

    • Ice cream - yes ice cream! ( As long as it does not have any added nuts or mix-ins)

    • Juices - if making your own, avoid strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, chia seeds, flax seeds due to the sees which can disrupt the clot

    • Protein Drinks

    • Homemade protein shakes with added protein powder

    • Meal replacement drinks such as Ensure or Boost 

    • Milk - plain and flavored 

    • Electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade, Pedialyte 

    • Coconut water

    • Yogurt drinks or kefir

    • Plenty of water - stay hydrated!

The next 3-4 days following LANAP

  • You can start incorporating  ‘mushy’ foods. Again you should avoid very hot temperatures, spicy or hard foods and all seeds. 

  • A good rule of thumb during the ‘mushy’ & ‘soft’ food  healing phases — if it crunches, cracks or leaves crumbs, it's not for you just yet. Choose foods that are soft, moist and easy to chew. We will let you know at your post-operative appointment when you can return to your normal diet.

    • Soft pasta

    • Cottage cheese

    • Yogurt (Greek or Regular) 

    • Scrambled or boiled (broken up) eggs

    • Refried beans

    • Soft, cooked vegetables such as mashed potato, mashed sweet potato, zucchini

    • Hummus

    • Tofu (soft)

    • Cream of wheat

    • Polenta

    • Avocado (mashed)

    • Pudding

    • Custard

    • Mousse

    • Jell-o

    • Applesauce, mashed bananas

The last 3-4 days following LANAP

  • At this time you can also start eating soft foods. 

    • Soft, flaky fish - white fish such as Cod, Tilapia 

    • Tofu (firm)

    • Pasta

    • Well cooked rice

    • Macaroni and cheese

    • Well cooked beans or lentils

    • Pancakes

    • Crepes

    • Include any of the mushy foods