Dental implants in Bangkok · Day 1 of 7
Day 1 after dental implants in Bangkok
Rest at the hotel until the numbness has gone. Eat only once it has worn off, and keep food soft and cool. A short evening walk is the most you need today.
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
Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
The 46-metre reclining Buddha and quiet courtyards next to the Grand Palace.
Gentle walking, some open-air walking, about 1.5 hours
ICONSIAM and the riverside malls
Air-conditioned malls with an indoor floating market food hall and river views.
Gentle walking, indoors, about 3 hours
Jim Thompson House
Guided tour of teak houses and silk in a shady garden.
Gentle walking, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours
Traditional Thai massage
An hour of stretching and pressure in an air-conditioned shop. Tell them about your surgery.
Seated, indoors, about 1 hour
Also fine today: Chao Phraya express boat · Bangkok National Museum · SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World · Lumphini Park early morning
2 things to skip today
Where to eat today
- Mild noodle soup. Kuay teow nam: rice noodles in clear broth. Ask for no chilli.
- Coconut ice cream. Served in a coconut shell at markets and malls.
- Jok (rice porridge). Silky rice porridge with ginger and egg, sold from early morning. Ideal after dental work, once it has cooled.
Put every day of this guide in your calendar, with your dates