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Single Non-dissolvable Suture Remaining (missed) After Tooth Extraction
I had a lower molar extracted several weeks ago and the dentist used non-dissolvable sutures. I had to return a week later to have them removed. The healing has been coming along nicely since then but obviously still has a ways to go. I recently discovered a single suture remaining and which was missed when the dentist removed the others. It doesn't seem to be causing any problems and the gum is healing around it. Do I need to return and have it removed or can I just leave it in there? My dentist is a long trip so I don't want to have to make a return visit if i can avoid it.
Your dentist should have somebody covering for him. Call his office and talk to the dentist on call and ask him. I think it should be removed.
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