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I recently ot wisdom teeth out and the stitches are a little long. how long until they dissolve completely?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It depends: Dentists and oral surgeons vary in what type of sutures they use to close the surgical sites some sutures do not resorb and require removal by your dentist or surgeon. The length of time required for the resorbable sutures to resorb or dissolve will depend upon the specifc type of resorbable suture placed. Ask your dentist or surgeon what type of sutures were used for your surgery.
Answered 7/19/2015
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3-5 days: 3-5 days with most commonly used resorbable sutures. Some last longer. Ask oral surgeon. If really annoying, they can be trimmed back.
Answered 7/19/2015
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