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Have dissolvable suture inside my left side of my mouth and i feel that the excess suture is sticking to my inner skin/flesh near where i have suture?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

How old is it?: If it is just a tail from the suture, could trim it with small scissor. If recently placed, could also call dr who placed it for check / trim vs removal. It will eventually go away on its own, but can be months in some folks & can be annoying while there.

Answered 6/23/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Need a trim: Call the surgeon. The sutures sounds like it needs a trim.

Answered 6/23/2013

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A member asked:

Have dissolvable suture inside my left side of my mouth and i feel that the excess suture is sticking to my inner skin/flesh near where i have suture?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

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