What to Know About Dissolvable Stitches After Wisdom Teeth Removal

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What to Know About Dissolvable Stitches After
Wisdom Teeth Removal
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What are dissolvable stitches?
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Dissolvable stitches are made of sterile,
absorbable compounds and materials that
eventually disintegrate over a period of time
inside the body.
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Dissolvable stitches are helpful when getting
your wisdom teeth out because the level of care
after such a procedure is usually minimal.
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In other words, you dont need to see your doctor
afterward except for quick checkup-unless
complications arise with the healing process.
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When can you expect your stitches to dissolve?
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Dissolvable stitches, as in the name, are
designed to dissolve on their own without any
intervention from oral surgeons.
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There are a few things that affect how long the
stitches will take to dissolve and these are-
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The size of the stitches- larger stitches may
take a longer time to dissolve than smaller
stitches.
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The ingredients the stitches are made of- Some
stitches are made to last longer in order to heal
the wounds.
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Type and size of incision - larger incisions
require more stitches or larger stitches, which
will take time to heal.
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The location of stitches- the stitches are
affected by the moisture surrounding the area and
take time to heal.
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All of these factors are important to consider
when it comes to understanding how long it will
take for your own wisdom teeth stitches to
dissolve.
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How to care for your stitches after wisdom teeth
removal
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Properly caring for the incision site after
wisdom teeth removal is essential to your
recovery and proper healing.
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When it comes to your stitches specifically,
its not uncommon for them to bother some people
- especially if a stitch becomes loose or pokes
out inside your mouth.
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You need to follow these specific guidelines
while caring for your teeth-
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Dont try to pull out your stitches.
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Let your oral surgeon be aware of your concerns
or any changes in your healing.
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Inform yourself of what you can expect with your
own healing process.
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Dont use straws, chewing gum, or other
especially chewy or hard foods.
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Keep your mouth clean, and try not to disturb the
incision area.
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Signs of complications to be aware of
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The good news is that dissolvable stitches are
not likely to cause many complications, including
infection, however, complications cannot be ruled
out altogether.
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Here are a few signs to look out for which
indicate you need to contact your oral surgeon
immediately-
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Excessive pain that does not subside with mild
painkillers.
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A raised body temperature or fever.
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Irritation or redness around the incision area.
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A swollen incision area.
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Any fluid excretion from the incision area.
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These symptoms indicate that your wisdom teeth
incision area is not healing properly, and you
may be dealing with an infection.
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How we can help you
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Having your wisdom teeth removed can be a little
daunting, and its understandable that you
probably have plenty of questions and concerns
about the procedure.
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Here at the Dental Group of Simi Valley in
California, we have helped countless individuals
successfully get through the process of wisdom
teeth removal. Feel free to call us.
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