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Dental implants in Bangkok · Day 3 of 7

Day 3 after dental implants in Bangkok

Usually the peak of the swelling. Indoor, seated sights near your hotel work best. Stick to soft food and lukewarm drinks.

Today's rules

With care

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

Not today

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

Not today

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

Not today

Smoking, vaping and nargile

Do not smoke. It disrupts healing of the bone and gum around the implant.

Source: Bupa Dental Care · Cleveland Clinic

Not today

Alcohol

Avoid it during the early recovery. Ask your surgeon when you can drink again.

Source: Acibadem International

OK

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

With 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

  • Traditional Thai massage

    An hour of stretching and pressure in an air-conditioned shop. Tell them about your surgery.

    Seated, indoors, about 1 hour

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  • 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

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  • ICONSIAM and the riverside malls

    Air-conditioned malls with an indoor floating market food hall and river views.

    Gentle walking, indoors, about 3 hours

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  • Jim Thompson House

    Guided tour of teak houses and silk in a shady garden.

    Gentle walking, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours

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Also fine today: SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World · Bangkok National Museum · Chao Phraya express boat · Lumphini Park early morning

2 things to skip today

  • Chao Phraya dinner cruise

    Why not: The food is too firm, spicy or crunchy while you are on soft food.

    Usually fine from day 6.

  • Ayutthaya day trip

    Why not: Too much walking and effort for this stage.

    Usually fine from day 4.

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

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