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!? Www@Answer-Health@Com
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!. Www@Answer-Health@Com