Drink plenty of fluids after surgery. When multiple teeth are removed, maintaining hydration is especially important. Aim to drink enough fluids throughout the first day to support recovery.

Avoid rinsing your mouth on the first day after surgery or while active bleeding is present. Beginning the following day, gently rinse with warm salt water after meals and throughout the day to help keep the surgical areas clean. If you have dentures, remove and rinse them as instructed by your dentist.

Maintain a soft food or liquid diet until you are comfortable returning to your normal eating habits. As healing progresses, you can gradually introduce more foods.

Because multiple extractions involve reshaping and smoothing the bone in preparation for dentures, some normal post-operative effects may occur:

• Swelling and bruising: Swelling usually reaches its peak within two days after surgery. Discoloration around the face or eyes may occur. After the first 36 hours, warm moist towels may help reduce bruising.
• Sore throat: Throat discomfort may occur due to swelling near the extraction areas and typically improves within a few days.
• Dry or cracked lips: The corners of the mouth may become irritated after surgery. Keep your lips moisturized with an ointment such as Vaseline.
• Mild temperature changes: A slight increase in temperature may occur during the first 24–48 hours. Contact our office if a fever continues or worsens.

If immediate dentures were placed, sore areas may develop as your mouth adjusts. Your dentist will typically evaluate and adjust the dentures shortly after surgery to improve comfort and prevent prolonged irritation.