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I have an impacted tooth that a dental surgeon exposed. it's been 3 weeks and the stitches are still there. is this normal?
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YES: Some suture materials take longer to dissolve than others. Your dentist will choose the one best suited to your case.
Answered 12/4/2013
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Call your surgeon: Some stitches dissolve over time and some have to be removed after 7-10 days. Regardless, call your surgeon for post-op appointment and suture removal. The removal of sutures requires no anesthesia, painless and takes only a few minutes.
Answered 9/18/2014
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