Hello doctor,I had my wisdom tooth removed about two weeks ago and they had put dissolvable stitches. When I looked into my mouth today, the stitches are gone and there is a big hole there. Is that normal?
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor forum. Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical procedure that requires suturing. Suturing can be done with resorbable (dissolvable) or non-resorbable materials. Yours is the dissolvable type as you have mentioned. The advantages of this type of suturing are: So, you do not have to worry that your stitches are missing. It is very normal. Regarding the big hole that you have mentioned: So, you need not have to worry. Until then follow these steps: Kindly follow up for further clarifications with a dentist online 