Veneers in Istanbul · Day 1 of 7
Day 1 after veneers in Istanbul
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.
Today's rules
Biting and food texture
Wait until the numbness has gone before eating, then keep to soft food today.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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
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
Sun, sea and swimming
No restriction. People can return to normal activities the same day.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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
Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
Two hours on the water past palaces, mansions and both bridges. Pick a seat in the covered cabin or the shaded side of the deck.
Seated, shaded or covered, about 2 hours
Basilica Cistern
The cool, dim underground cistern with the Medusa heads. Walkways get packed at midday; go at opening time.
Gentle walking, indoors, about 1 hour
Topkapı Palace
Courtyards, the Harem and the treasury. Three hours of walking with long open-air stretches between buildings.
A few hours on foot with breaks, some open-air walking, about 3 hours
Turkish hammam
Steam, hot marble and a vigorous scrub. A must for your companion, a no for most patients.
Gentle walking, indoors, about 1.5 hours
Also fine today: Grand Bazaar · Spice Bazaar · Princes' Islands day trip · Istanbul Modern and the Karaköy waterfront · Public ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy · Hagia Sophia · Balat and Fener streets · Whirling dervish ceremony · Dolmabahçe Palace · Nargile café in Tophane · Pera Museum · Galata Tower · Black Sea beaches at Kilyos · Pierre Loti cable car and tea garden · Istanbul Archaeology Museums
2 things to skip today
Where to eat today
- Esnaf lokantası lunch. Tradesmen's canteens serve soups, stews, rice and vegetable dishes from steam trays. Point at what you want. Let soup cool if you have had dental work.
- Mantı in Kadıköy or Beşiktaş. Tiny dumplings under garlic yogurt and chilli butter. Ask for the butter on the side if you need it mild.
- Milk puddings at a muhallebici. Sütlaç, kazandibi and tavuk göğsü: soft, cool and very Istanbul.
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