Veneers in Budapest · Day 1 of 7

Day 1 after veneers in Budapest

Preparation day. Once the numbness wears off you can do anything you like physically. Eat soft food tonight and go easy on very hot or very cold drinks.

Short answer

On day 1 after veneers in Budapest:

  • Not today Snorkel and mouthpieces
  • With care Biting and food texture · Hot and cold
  • OK Sun, sea and swimming · Exercise · Flying home

Good options today: Daytime Danube sightseeing cruise, Ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter, Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths.

Today's rules

With care

Biting and food texture

Wait until the numbness has gone before eating, then keep to soft food today.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

With care

Hot and cold

Teeth are often more sensitive to heat and cold after preparation and fitting. Sip frozen drinks and hot coffee carefully.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

Not today

Snorkel and mouthpieces

Gripping a snorkel mouthpiece with your front teeth can pop off a temporary veneer. Choose a glass-bottom boat or skip the snorkel until the finals are in.

Source: Oral Health Foundation · Cleveland Clinic

OK

Sun, sea and swimming

No restriction. People can return to normal activities the same day.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

OK

Exercise

No restriction from the veneers themselves.

Source: Cleveland Clinic

OK

Flying home

No restriction from veneers. Fly once the final fitting and bite check are done.

Source: Oral Health Foundation

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

  • Daytime Danube sightseeing cruise

    A 70-minute cruise past the Parliament, the Castle and the bridges, with a drink and audio guide.

    Seated, shaded or covered, about 1.5 hours

  • Ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter

    Bars in derelict courtyards, packed and loud at night.

    Gentle walking, indoors, about 3 hours

  • Széchenyi or Gellért thermal baths

    Hot outdoor and indoor pools, saunas and steam rooms.

    Gentle walking, some open-air walking, about 3 hours

  • Evening Danube cruise

    The lit-up Parliament from the water, about 50 minutes, seated.

    Seated, indoors, about 1 hour

Also fine today: Hospital in the Rock · Hungarian Parliament tour · Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion · Gellért Hill climb · Coffee and cake at the New York Café · Hungarian State Opera tour · House of Terror · Margaret Island

2 things to skip today

  • Danube cruise with goulash and lángos

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

    Not during the 7 days this guide covers. Ask your surgeon when it is safe.

  • Great Market Hall

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

    Usually fine from day 2.

Where to eat today

  • Főzelék at a canteen. Thick vegetable stews such as pea or squash, served in simple lunch places.
  • Palacsinta. Thin Hungarian pancakes with jam, sweet cheese or chocolate.
  • Cakes at a classic café. Dobos, Esterházy and Rigó Jancsi cakes at Gerbeaud, Ruszwurm or the New York Café.

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