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Wisdom teeth removed
Sir / good afternoon
My issue is that today 11 o clock morning my last right upper wisdom teeth is removed by doctor and after removed no stichting is done . Can stichting is required . Still small amount of blinding
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Hi.. most of the times if its an upper wisdom tooth then sutures are not mandatory. Unless its a traumatic or surgical extraction..
Next Steps
If pain persists for more than 5 days then kindly do the follow up with ur dentist
Health Tips
Avoid vigorous rinsing.
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If doctor did not put suture/stitch, that means it was not require so do not bother much.
Secondly, don't touch or disturb extraction area.
Give some time, it is healing. Let it be.
Next Steps
Follow instruction as per suggested by your doctor like
Have some cold things like ice cream/ juices frequently today
Have medications as per advise
Health Tips
Avoid hot/warm liquids/ solid diet for initial 24 hours
do not smoke for 72 hours
Do not spit forcefully
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well if its a normal removal of wisdom tooth, no sutures are required. as far as bleeding is concerned, dont rinse or spit for next 24 hrs. take ice cream. still if some bleeding is there , u can show your dentist before his office closes in evening or tomorrow morning.
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