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A member asked:

I had my wisdom teeth removed about a week ago and the sutures on one side hurt.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Extraction Pain: After a week you should for the most part be healed, but without knowing if this was a surgical extraction with a soft tissue flap and bone removal, it's hard to say. Best bet is to call the oral surgeon who treated you.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 2/1/2020

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Sutures: Call your surgeon. He/she may want to see you.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 2/1/2020

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