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A member asked:
I just got stitches in my mouth 3days ago and they look a tad white inside? (stitches for frenectamy- don't know if i spelled that right)
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Normal: Probably combination of dental plaque and DES quizmaster cells. Normal. If you are concerned, however, by all means ask the surgeon to take a look.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Normal: From your description, it is normal, try to keep the area free of plaque and food particles by rinsing.
Answered 6/2/2018
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It's normal but..: Try to keep the area clean and maintain a good oral hygiene, that white stuff on the sutures is plaque forming , they should be out soon.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stitches: In the absence of seeing a picture, they could have used one of the suture materials which is white- cytoplast, undyed vicryl etc,,,,just dont pull on the area, will disrupt healing
Answered 3/9/2015
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Nothing to worry: These sutures will dissolve after a few days.
Answered 3/10/2015
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