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Wanted to know if all stitches need to be removed after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Silk, yes: Resorbable, no. As your surgeon which type was placed.

Answered 12/22/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dissolvable Stitches: These stitches usually come out after 5 days Those that are non-dissolvable stitches must be manually removed by the surgeon.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 12/22/2016

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