HOW LONG DO STICHES TAKE TO DISOLVE
Added: June 17, 2005 - 9:52 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Dundalk, MD
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Case Summary
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Teeth: 17
Case Description
I recently had one of my wisdom teeth taken out. How long will it take for the stiches to dissolve? When can I eat normal food again?
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Reply: HOW LONG DO STICHES TAKE TO DISOLVE
added: June 17, 2005 - 6:49 PM
You should direct these questions to your doctor instead of looking for a quick reply from someone who has not performed surgery in your mouth.
Reply: HOW LONG DO STICHES TAKE TO DISOLVE
added: June 18, 2005 - 9:20 PM
Some sutures do not dissolve, for example black silk. Of those that do dissolve, they can take 3 to 7 days to dissolve, depending on the type of sutures used. When you can eat solid food depends on the extent of the surgery and wound site. I'm sure the dentist that extracted the tooth gave you post-op instructions. If you are not clear on those instructions, ask the doctor who extracted your tooth.
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