A member asked:

5 days after wisdom tooth removal, ripped the stitches yesterday and now have severe pain in bottom right area what could this be?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

A few possibilities: It's unlikely that at this point accidentally ripping the stitches would cause more that slight bleeding and\or pain.You might have what we call a dry socket, where there is a disruption of the normal healing of the wound. It's also possible the socket has become infected, you've reinjured the site or although unlikely, a problem with an adjacent tooth. It would be wise to go back to your dentist.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Possible dry socket: Ripping the stitches could be sore but should not be extreme pain. You need to see your dentist and make sure you don't have a dry socket. A dry socket will not heal on its own.

Answered 11/23/2014

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