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Tooth pulled, bone grafting and stitching. 1 week post-op.

October 14, 2017
Asked By:ebarney in Huntington Beach, CA

I had a tooth pulled last Monday (today is Saturday) and also bone grafting. The dentist put in stitches and the stitch has come undone and out of my mouth. Is this something I should be concerned about or is that normal

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