Question 1

what food should i eat or what food should i avoid after injury? i have wounds all over my body and stitches too.

Accepted Answer

High protein diet: A high protein diet will help in healing the injuries. This may be a combination of fish, chicken and other meats; beans and you may even wish to use protein supplements. Go easy on carbohydrates and saturated fats.

Question 2

what's the best way to heal a cut between thumb and forefinger after stitches are removed?

Accepted Answer

Healing a cut: Sometimes, they use steristrips after sutures, sometimes  I put  desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) which has antibacterial  and growth properties due to zinc, on it and cover with gauze ( not bandaids they keep moisture in and promote infection). If near  a joint  (which it is ) try not to move so ask/buy  a small splint. If red, pus, pain it is infected and go back to doctor.

Question 3

i had all 4 wisdom teeth out tuesday. when can i eat solid foods? a couple teeth where impacted and have stitches

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: You cam start eating hard food anytime. However exercise care and good hygiene3 around ext area.

Question 4

when is it safe to eat crunchy food after top two wisdom teeth extraction? i did not receive stitches and don't want to damage the healing gum

Accepted Answer

Depends: The best one to answer this question is the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who did the extractions. Hear she knows your situation best.  I would, however, give it at least a couple of weeks to begin to heal, longer if possible.

Question 5

i just got 3 top front teeth extracted 3 days ago.  the dentist put stitches.   can i eat soft food and drink water without the denture?.

Accepted Answer

Post extraction: Actually it is best to drink lots of fluids = warm, not boiling hot. Soups are good. More liquids, more the healling.

Question 6

oral surgery. 10 days after 3rd molar extractions. got stitches. is it common to see pinkish or specks of blood in saliva from time to time after rinsing mouth after i eat. don't eat sharp foods, no straw, don't smoke. worried i disturbed a clot?

Accepted Answer

: This is a normal situation after third molar extractions. You are following all the post op instructions and not disturbing the clot which after 10 days is still intact. The specks of blood will disappear after the sutures are removed.

Question 7

how long do stitches take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: It takes 6 weeks for full healing. The wound seals in 24-48 hours.

Question 8

how do i get my stitches to heal quickly?

Accepted Answer

Trust your doc: When you get stitches, the doctor will determine how long the tissues (fat, muscle, fascia, skin, etc) need to stay together to heal fastest and best.  Each suture type has a time to absorb and lose it's strength.  Too long and scarring results.  Too short and things fall apart.  You really cannot make them dissolve any faster than they are manufactured to do so.  Trust your doc and your healing.

Question 9

how to know if i need stitches or will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Laceration?: May need stitches if wound depth &gt; 1/4”, wound edges are gaping  or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound.  See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

Question 10

how much time until my stitches dissolve and when can i eat!?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain.: Many dissolvable  sutures dissolve in 7 to 10 days but that can be variable. We don't know where your sutures are or what type of surgery you had. It would be best to refer to your aftercare instructions from the physician or dentist to find out  exact guidance for your situation. Take care.

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I had all 4 wisdom teeth out tuesday. when can i eat solid foods? a couple teeth where impacted and have stitches

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When is it safe to eat crunchy food after top two wisdom teeth extraction? i did not receive stitches and don't want to damage the healing gum

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I just got 3 top front teeth extracted 3 days ago. the dentist put stitches. can i eat soft food and drink water without the denture?.

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