Dental implants in Antalya · Day 3 of 7
Day 3 after dental implants in Antalya
Usually the peak of the swelling. Indoor, seated sights near your hotel work best. Stick to soft food and lukewarm drinks.
Today's rules
Eating
Soft food only, chewed on the opposite side. No crunchy, sticky or spicy food. No straws: sucking can disturb the clot.
Source: Acibadem International · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Hot drinks, hot dishes and heat
Lukewarm drinks only. Heat encourages bleeding, so skip very hot tea, soup straight off the stove, the hammam and the sauna.
Source: Acibadem International · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Exercise
Nothing strenuous. Rest and short walks only while swelling builds.
Source: Bupa Dental Care · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Smoking, vaping and nargile
Do not smoke. It disrupts healing of the bone and gum around the implant.
Source: Bupa Dental Care · Cleveland Clinic
Alcohol
Avoid it during the early recovery. Ask your surgeon when you can drink again.
Source: Acibadem International
Sun, sea and pools
No specific limit in implant aftercare beyond avoiding strenuous activity. Sit in the shade if swelling is still up.
Source: Bupa Dental Care
Flying home
There is no universal rule. Sinus lifts, bone grafts and how your first days go all change the timing. Build your review appointment in before you book.
Source: Acibadem International
Confirm with your surgeon. These are general activity limits from published aftercare guidance. Your clinic's written instructions always come first, and they may be stricter or looser for your procedure.
4 things you can do today
Konyaaltı beach
Seven kilometres of pebble beach and clear water below the mountains.
Gentle walking, mostly in full sun, about 4 hours
Old harbour sightseeing cruise
One to two hours along the cliffs from the old Roman harbour, with no swimming required.
Seated, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours
Tünektepe cable car
A short cable car ride above Konyaaltı to a hilltop café with the whole bay below.
Seated, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours
Antalya Museum
One of Türkiye's best archaeology museums, with the Hall of the Gods and the Perge statues. Cool and quiet.
Gentle walking, indoors, about 2 hours
Also fine today: Antalya Aquarium · TerraCity mall · Karaalioğlu Park at sunset
2 things to skip today
Kaleiçi walking tour with tea and baklava
Why not: Too much walking and effort for this stage. The food is too firm, spicy or crunchy while you are on soft food.
Usually fine from day 6.
Suluada island boat trip
Why not: The food is too firm, spicy or crunchy while you are on soft food.
Usually fine from day 6.
Where to eat today
- Dondurma. Stretchy Turkish ice cream from the old town stalls. Go slowly if your teeth are sensitive.
- Lentil soup and home-style stews. Canteens near Kalekapısı serve soups and stews all day. Let soup cool before eating.
- Antalya piyaz. The local white bean salad with tahini, egg and lemon. Soft and filling.
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