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My dentist put on stitches after extracting the tooth. does that help prevent dry sockets? it also seems like he's sewed something on to my cheek?
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Sutures: They do help prevent dry socket. The tissue from the side of the extraction site facing your cheek may have been pulled toward the site to help facilitate wound closure.
Answered 8/24/2018
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