HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Open Surgical Stitches On The Gums Be Treated?

Hello I was wondering I recently had oral surgery entailing all four of my wisdom molars to be removed during the healing process the stitches came out and I have an extra piece of gum tissue that folds over I know it's just extra however is that a cause to be for a concern it's uncomfortable for me
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query.

It looks to be a portion of the gum that might have been accidentally left unattached to the stitches and it is appearing hanging..

So my suggestion is to consult your dentist and get a clinical examination done..

In case if the gum is extra and is hanging then he can simply remove it so that it does not cause problem and also if it hangs and get irritated it can become inflamed and painful..

So better to either get it stitched to other gums or get it removed..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Open Surgical Stitches On The Gums Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query. It looks to be a portion of the gum that might have been accidentally left unattached to the stitches and it is appearing hanging.. So my suggestion is to consult your dentist and get a clinical examination done.. In case if the gum is extra and is hanging then he can simply remove it so that it does not cause problem and also if it hangs and get irritated it can become inflamed and painful.. So better to either get it stitched to other gums or get it removed.. Hope this helps.. Regards..