Is my gum healing properly? Why are the stitches coming out before time! (photos)

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I have just extracted my tooth and a dentist put on the stitches and he told me they will come out in about two weeks time but it's been five days after the extraction but they are already loose and almost coming out as you can see the hanging cotton string in the pics. Furthermore, urges around he gum are loose . So I am wondering if I'm healing properly for the implant to take place in 4 months time? Must I be worried about the sticches coming out before time? Please help ! Thanks

Herbert Veisman, DDS · Answer

Your photos are not very clear but I would guess they are gut sutures which tend to dissolve pretty quickly. If your dentist extracted a tooth, he likely used gut sutures to keep the tissues together. If there was no bone graft used, you have nothing to worry about and this will heal. If you are concerned, call your dentist and go see him for peace of mind. You should be fine.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your question. When tissue heals, swelling goes down and sutures can get loose after 5-7 days. I would not worry about it, but for the piece of mind, call you doctor and let him check and make sure.

Dan Hagi, DDS · Answer

Different types of sutures dissolve at different times.  If you were told the suture should hold for two weeks then that can mean that the knot came undone or that something caused the suture material to loosen up sooner.  In itself it is not a big deal as long as the wound is closing.  I would have the doctor assess the area to make sure

Gigi Meinecke, DMD · Answer

Although the photo is not completely clear, if you are not in any pain it looks as though you are healing properly.  The suture knots may have come undone which, in itself, is not a problem.  However, its best to have the dentist remove the sutures now, as they will collect debris and could present a healing/infective problem for you. Give your dentist a call and have them see you to remove the sutures and check the site for healing.

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