There is a problem with my dental stitches, what can I do?!
Question: There is a problem with my dental stitches, what can I do.?
I have clear, dental stitches that i recieved after surgery to remove an impacted tooth.. That was three days ago.. One of them had extra length that was poking into my gums.. So I cut it off.. However, as I was doing this, the stitch slipped out......The wound doesn't bleed but I can feel the holes of the stitching and while is doesn't hurt, when I run my tongue over it, it tastes raw.. I worried all day but even as I ate things like toast and waffle cone (americone dream icecream), The wound held no changes..Does any one have experience in agrivating mouth stitches.? Do I need to go to the dentist.? Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Don't panic, and maintain your oral hygiene properly.. Use warm saline gargles 5-6 times daily.. while brushing don't put much pressure on the area.. If its not bleeding you don't have to go to a dentist.. You must be having your follow up visit after 7 days so that's fine.. Remember to keep area clean.. Health Question & Answer