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How Long Does Recovery Take After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hello

I took out my wisdom tooth and the doctor gave me black/brown resolving stitches. I have the stitches now for almost 5 days.

I would like to know does the stitches turn white and how long does it take to desolve?

Kind regards
Nicole bowles
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of wisdom tooth extraction and sutures were placed on that. Need not to worry. As absorbable sutures were placed so it will take 7-10 days to dissolve completely. If it is taking more than a week you should visit dentist once as well and get complete examination done and get them removed. Do not rinse or swish vigorously otherwise clot will be dislodged and slow down healing process and may lead to formation of dry socket. Do not touch extraction with your tongue. Take soft food substances. If it starts bleeding then you should visit dentist once to get stitches back.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does Recovery Take After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of wisdom tooth extraction and sutures were placed on that. Need not to worry. As absorbable sutures were placed so it will take 7-10 days to dissolve completely. If it is taking more than a week you should visit dentist once as well and get complete examination done and get them removed. Do not rinse or swish vigorously otherwise clot will be dislodged and slow down healing process and may lead to formation of dry socket. Do not touch extraction with your tongue. Take soft food substances. If it starts bleeding then you should visit dentist once to get stitches back. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari