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A member asked:
When are the stitches removed after a tooth extraction?
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1 week: Also depends on the extent of surgery. It could be as short as 3-4 days or up to 10-14 days.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Usally 7-10 days: Some stitches dissolve on their own, if not the dentist must remove them.
Answered 4/2/2013
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