Dental implants in Bangkok · Day 4 of 7
Day 4 after dental implants in Bangkok
Swelling should be going down and the area well on the way to healing. You can do a normal half-day of gentle sightseeing.
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
Hot drinks are usually fine again; ask your surgeon. Keep saunas and steam rooms short or skip them this week.
Source: Acibadem International · University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Exercise
Normal walking is fine. No gym, running or heavy lifting in the first week.
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
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand's most famous sight: glittering, crowded and mostly in full sun.
A few hours on foot with breaks, mostly in full sun, about 3 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
Ayutthaya day trip
The ruined old capital, 80 km north, explored on foot or by bike in full sun.
A few hours on foot with breaks, mostly in full sun, about 9 hours
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
Also fine today: Jim Thompson House · Chao Phraya express boat · Wat Arun · ICONSIAM and the riverside malls · SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World · Lumphini Park early morning · Bangkok National Museum
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.
Rooftop bar
Why not: It is built around alcohol.
Not during the 7 days this guide covers. Ask your surgeon when it is safe.
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