A member asked:

4 days post tooth extraction, skin pulled up from stitch in one spot. do i need to get it redone?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Probably not: Probably not. But check with dentist who placed stitch.

Answered 7/5/2015

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It should be OK: If there is a concern or unusual pain or swelling in the area return to the dentist for follow up evaluation.

Answered 7/7/2015

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