Why Are Stitches Important After Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Hwagok-dong?

Hello.

This is E-Pyeonhan Sesang Dental Clinic.

If you clicked on this post,

you may be someone who is worried about

the stitches after wisdom tooth extraction.

😯 : The wisdom tooth stitches are annoying!

Hwagok impacted wisdom tooth

If this is something you are concerned about,

you clicked on the right post!

Today, we’ll be talking about

wisdom tooth stitches.

We’ve written this with helpful information in mind,

so please read until the end.

chapter. 1

What is the role of wisdom tooth stitches?

After wisdom tooth extraction, the gums are sometimes

sutured with stitches.

Why is suturing necessary?

In the case of a wisdom tooth that required a gum incision,

stitches are used to help prevent bleeding and infection,

and to support recovery of the extraction site.

Then, immediately after surgery, as the extraction site heals,

the blood clot can settle in place stably.

After that, the tissue can recover without strain.

Ultimately, suturing with stitches is essential

for the healing of the extraction site.

So, if you have a wisdom tooth extracted,

do you always need stitches?

Not necessarily.

If the wisdom tooth has fully erupted

and a simple extraction was performed,

or if the tooth was extracted without a gum incision,

it may be finished without suturing with stitches.

Whether stitches are used or not

can depend on the shape of the wisdom tooth

and the individual’s oral condition.

chapter. 2

What happens if stitches are left alone.

Even though stitches help the extraction site heal,

they must eventually be removed.

If you had sutures placed,

you were likely told to visit the dental clinic

about a week after the extraction.

That is because, in general,

stitches are removed 7 to 10 days after extraction.

So what happens if,

instead of removing them at that time,

you leave the stitches alone?

First, the risk of infection increases.

If stitches are left in place, foreign material can get caught

between loosened stitches, increasing the likelihood

of inflammation or infection.

Also, the stitches can cause irritation

to the gums, mucosa, or tongue,

leading to discomfort.

Removing them too early is also a problem,

but leaving them in for too long is not good either.

The best thing is to have them removed at the right time,

so be sure to visit the dental clinic

and have them safely removed.

chapter. 3

What happens if the stitches come loose?

Then, on the other hand,

is it okay if the stitches come loose earlier than the removal time?

In that case, you need to look at a few situations.

🤍If the stitches came loose? Checklist!

✔️ Bleeding started at the same time the stitches came loose.
✔️ Pain occurs, and the gums swell or feel warm.
✔️ The loose stitches poke the gums or tongue.
✔️ There is bad breath and pus comes out.

If any of the situations above apply,

you should definitely visit the dental clinic.

If it is difficult to get to the clinic right away,

you can do the following.

If bleeding occurs,

bite on gauze and apply firm pressure for 20 to 30 minutes,

then go to the dental clinic.

In addition, you should try to avoid

any irritation to the extraction site as much as possible,

and it is best to avoid food and drinks if you can.

Just because the stitches came loose

does not automatically mean it is an emergency.

If there is no pain or bleeding at all,

no odor or swelling,

and the area is gradually improving,

there is no need to worry too much.

Only when the stitches remain in the right place

and do their job properly can the extraction site heal well.

Please use today’s information as a reference

and take good care of your stitches.

Thank you.

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