For the first 24 hours your immediate denture is not to be removed from your mouth. If the denture is removed, swelling may occur that will make it difficult or impossible to replace the denture.
After 24 hours, you will see your dentist for a checkup. At that time you will be given a new set of instructions for how to care for your denture and your mouth.
After extractions, do not rinse, spit, smoke or suck on a straw. Do not rinse your mouth vigorously. Do not drink any hot beverages or carbonated beverages.
Avoid rinsing, avoid drinking hot liquids/alcohol.
Do not remove denture during the first 24 hours because there will be inflammation and if removed it may not fit for 3-4 days until swelling goes down. If it is removed and reinserted, more sore spots will be likely. Pain after the extractions will not be reduced by removing the denture. Ibuprofen is recommended.
Swelling is likely. This can be reduced with the use of an ice pack (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off) on the first day.
Expect minimal blood on your pillow the first night. Hemorrhaging is rare because the denture acts as a bandage.
The diet for the first 24 hours should be liquid or soft.
