How long is it best to remove stitches

How long does it take to remove the stitches? First of all, why do you need stitches after tooth extraction? Because there is no way to close the tooth extraction wound tightly after tooth extraction. Why do you need stitches? Mainly in the process of tooth extraction, especially in the extraction of some impacted wisdom teeth, it is possible to cut the mucoperiosteum flap. After tooth extraction, these displaced mucoperiosteum should be reset and fixed by sutures. There are also some tooth extraction wounds that are relatively large. After suturing the gingival tissue on both sides of the tooth extraction socket, the tooth extraction wound becomes smaller, which can reduce bleeding and prevent the blood clot from falling out of the tooth extraction socket. The main purpose of this suture is to stop bleeding. Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that the patient remove the suture about a week, but in fact, 3-4 days after the tooth extraction, the blood clot has been completely firm. At this time, early suture removal is also allowed.