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My stitches on one of my wisdom teeth extractions came off while eating today. i've had them pulled for about 4 and a half days. is that okay?
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Sutures: You will be fine. At this point they don't help much. Their is some research that shows with or without sutures/stitches healing with be the same.
Answered 5/15/2015
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It is normal: Keep a good oral hygiene. You should not need to get it restitched. Take care.
Answered 5/15/2015
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