Can I eat right after a restoration is cemented?

The cement needs time to set fully, so it is safest to eat from an hour after it is fitted. For the first 24 hours, avoid sticky foods such as gum, caramel, and rice cake, and very hard foods. With temporary cement it can come off more easily, so it is better to chew less on that side. However, if the restoration lifts or comes off while you are eating, keep it somewhere safe so you do not swallow it and come in right away.