Will Wisdom Teeth Stitches Dissolve on Their Own?

January 3, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — eliteoralsurgery @ 3:18 pm
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If you or your teen is getting ready for wisdom tooth surgery, or you’ve just had it done, you might be wondering what your recovery is going to look like—and more specifically, what you’ll need to do about the stitches your dentist will leave inside your mouth to close up the extraction site. Will they dissolve naturally, or will you need to come back and have them removed? The answer depends, but in either case, there isn’t much you need to worry about managing; here’s what you need to know.

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