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Am I able to eat right after I got my stitches in my gums removed? Implant and bone graft on my left canine tooth 12 days ago.

June 20, 2018
Asked By:nycconcernedpatient in New York, NY

I got an implant and bone graft on my left canine tooth area 12 days ago. My stitches are not absorbable. If I get my stitches removed on day 14, will I be able to eat normally/ drink alcohol within 24 hours? Or would that area still have to heal? I have a big event coming up and I want to know if it would be better to leave the stitches in (and eat and drink) or take them out (and eat and drink).

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June 21, 2018

Answer: Stitches

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Answer: Eating with Stitches

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