Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I got my bottom left wisdom tooth removed 2wks ago the string used to stitch me up just fell off but i can feel a small marbles size lump,only hurt if?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Wisdom tooth: Sutures are not meant to last more that a week or so. However, if you feel any lumps or discomfort, have the dentist who removed your tooth see you for a follow up evaluation. This is part of the responsibility of your dentist.
Answered 7/6/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
White hard lump on bottom left extraction site 5 weeks after wisdom tooth extraction. It seems to have come on suddenly and is tender and painful?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I go my wisdom teeth removed surgically in hospital about 5 days ago and one of my stitches fell off and their is a hole where the tooth was, do i nee?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What do I do if my stitches fell out where my wisdom teeth got removed?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What do you suggest if my stitches fell out where my wisdom teeth got removed?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does it hurt when you get your stitches removed from wisdom teeth?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Wisdom teeth extraction done over two weeks ago. Have a stitch on my lower left cheek on inside but it hasnt dissolved it's been 17 days and a hard painful lump has formed over it covering most of it?
I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed.today is the 4th day,swelling has been going down but theres a lump on my bottom left cheek, its painless..
I had my wisdom tooth extracted about 10days ago but theres food stuck on the back on my bottom tooth together with my stitch and i cant seem to remove it. when i try to remove it, it hurts. should i leave it ?
Dear doctors, I am 32m & having a small lump right below the left jawline painful when turning the head. Having a scratch near wisdom tooth. Pl advice?
I was looking at the area where my wisdom tooth was extracted 6 days ago. I noticed a small area where the stitching must have come undone, leaving a small hole. The area hasnt hurt in the past few days, is this normal? Will it heal on its own?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
