i got my wisdom teeth removed 9 days ago and the bottom left stitch (dissolving stitches) came out a few minutes ago.. theres still a pretty decent gap there.. i was wondering if i need to see my oral surgeon about this?... theres no pain nor bleeding.. theres been a gap 4 awhile before stitch fell out... but im not sure if the stitch was meant to come out so early
2007-05-04 15:57:40 · 10 answers · asked by carson81714 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Asl long as there is no bleeding or pain, you should be OK if you should start to bleed bite down gently on a piece of gauze to stop any bleeding.
Check to see if a blood clot has formed in the socket because it there isn't the chances of this becoming a painful dry socket is highly.
Good Luck
2007-05-04 16:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by redwolf3269 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The stitching falling out and dissolving is normal. It's also normal to have gaps in your gums where the teeth used to be. I remember getting two permanent teeth pulled out and I had these huge holes in my gums for about a month. It wasn't so bad and it didn't hurt. Make sure your gums harden up a little bit before you go back to your normal eating habits or food will irritate those tender areas of your gums. Hope I answered your question.
2007-05-04 23:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by andy c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're not experiencing pain, bleeding it is fine. Yes I had a tooth pulled in the back and I will never do it again. Mine was not a wisdom tooth, so I know the gap you are talking about. I miss that tooth! Plus you lose a lot of chewing area by having a tooth pulled.
2007-05-04 23:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine, that's why they are dissolving stitches. If you are very worried, just call the surgeon, he should be able to give you a quick answer over the phone as if you should come in or if you are fine.
2007-05-05 00:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by S17V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mouth wounds usually heal fairly quickly. I suspect this is fine. If you're not getting a lot of bleeding or pain, just keep an eye on it. You can always CALL the oral surgeon's office and talk to his assistant, but I think they'll tell you it's ok.
If you call and talk to the assistant you'll feel better.
2007-05-05 00:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine... they are meant to dissolve and/or come out on their own...
9 days is plenty of time.
Keep the area clean by gently brushing back there... and the gap will fill in on its own over time.
2007-05-04 23:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by Mary G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i remember like in 4th grade i got dissolving stitches and they fell out in the middle of class, i was just like ''woh cool'' and my teacher was spazing out so i went to the nurse and she said its ok as long as it dosent hurt or if its bellding alot
2007-05-04 23:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by =l 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your fine, the gaps will be there for a long time. mine didnt close up for a couple of months
2007-05-04 23:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by searay092003 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, they dissolve out , just gargle with warm salt and apple cider vinegar waters, use teabag with honey for discomfort.
2007-05-04 23:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
9 LONG DAYS IS PLENTY OF TIME FOR THIS. YOU'RE FINE.
2007-05-04 23:40:24 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋