{"id":47,"date":"2022-04-09T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oralsurgeonkatycypress.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2022-05-18T18:37:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T18:37:42","slug":"do-wisdom-teeth-stitches-dissolve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oralsurgeonkatycypress.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/09\/do-wisdom-teeth-stitches-dissolve\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Wisdom Teeth Stitches Dissolve on Their Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you undergo wisdom teeth removal<\/a>, you should be feeling close to normal within 7 \u2013 10 days after your surgery. At that point, you may be ready to leave the procedure in your past and move forward with your healthier smile \u2014 which means you might not like the idea of going back to your oral surgeon to get stitches removed. Do wisdom teeth stitches dissolve on their own? This blog post discusses the answer to that question and provides tips for caring for your stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wisdom Teeth Stitches Usually Dissolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, oral surgeons use stitches that dissolve on their own. The stitches can be made out of various materials. They usually start to disappear within a few weeks, but they can take up to a few months to completely dissolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some instances, an oral surgeon may choose to use more traditional stitches, which do not dissolve on their own. If they are used in your case, expect to have to return to your oral surgeon\u2019s office 7 \u2013 10 days after your surgery to get them removed. That might seem a little inconvenient, but remember that it gives your oral surgery team a chance to check on your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring for Your Stitches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caring well for your stitches can facilitate a smooth recovery and reduce your risk of bleeding and dry socket (a painful complication wherein the blood clot gets dislodged from a surgical site). Here are some basic best practices for caring for your sutures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n