What to Do if Your Wisdom Teeth Stitches Came Out After 3 Days

wisdom teeth stitches after wisdom teeth extraction

Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common oral surgeries. For most people, it goes smoothly — but the healing process can still raise a few questions. One concern we often hear from patients is: “My stitches came out just a few days after surgery. Is that normal?”

If your wisdom teeth stitches came out after 3 days, here’s what you should know.

Not All Stitches Are Meant to Stay Long

First, it’s important to know what kind of stitches were used. Some are designed to dissolve on their own within a few days. Others are non-dissolvable and removed by the dental team later. If your stitches came out around day three and you weren’t told to return for removal, they were most likely dissolvable.

Losing dissolvable stitches early isn’t always a problem. In many cases, the tissue has already started healing, and the stitches have served their purpose. That said, the timing and how the area looks still matter.

What Early Stitch Loss Might Mean

If the area looks clean and there’s no new bleeding, swelling, or pain, healing is probably moving along as expected. Stitches help support the clot in the early days after extraction, but the body also works quickly to start closing the wound on its own.

However, if the stitches fell out and the area feels tender, exposed, or starts to bleed again, it’s best to contact Queensboro Plaza Dental Care. The main concern isn’t the missing stitches — it’s making sure the socket is protected and the healing is still on track.

In rare cases, early stitch loss can contribute to dry socket. This painful condition happens when the clot gets dislodged too soon. It’s uncommon but something we take seriously.

When to Reach Out to Queensboro Plaza Dental Care

Not sure if what you’re feeling is normal? Give Queensboro Plaza Dental Care a call. If everything looks and feels fine, we may recommend continuing warm saltwater rinses and keeping an eye on it. But if there’s increased discomfort, a bad taste, visible bone, or persistent swelling, it’s a good idea to come in for a quick check.

Avoid straws, don’t smoke, and stick with the post-op instructions we gave you. Most cases of early stitch loss don’t require any extra treatment — just gentle care and a little time.

Wisdom Teeth Removal at Queensboro Plaza Dental Care in Long Island City, NY

At Queensboro Plaza Dental Care, Dr. Michael Nguyen and Dr. Daniel Barayev are here to support your recovery after wisdom tooth removal. If your wisdom teeth stitches came out after 3 days or you’re not sure how your healing is going, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’ll make sure everything is progressing the way it should — so you can feel confident and comfortable as you heal.

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