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My stitches from my wisdom teeth extractions are coming undone, is this normal?
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Not uncommon: Sutures can become loose, untied, or lost following wisdom tooth surgery. Some surgeons use sutures that will resorb on their own after time. Ask your dentist or surgeon who performed your surgery for more definitive advice.
Answered 7/2/2015
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Normal: Normal. To make sure not coming out too soon. Call oral surgeon to check.
Answered 7/2/2015
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