Stitches in my gum....?

Question

Hi everyone, I had a tooth extraction on one of my back molars on tuesday and it was extracted by the dentist cutting my gum to get it out.

However theres a stitch by one of my canine teeth and what I was wondering how can I go about brushing this tooth? Im scared I'll brush the stitch out.

Im rinsing with salty water every few hours.

thanks

Answer 1

You just have to be careful and brush gently, if you are gentle you won't take it out. To be honest even if it did come out after a day or two the gum will probably have healed by then

Answer 2

I think you can cut down on the salt water to 3times a day now.Just brush as you normally would but when it comes to the stitched area brush a little gently and gingerly.........good luck.

Answer 3

I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted a few years back and had a mouth full of stitches. I brushed my teeth, as close as possible, like usual and the stitches stayed in place. The mouth heals very quickly and I would say carry on as usual, by the end of the weekend the stitches won't even be needed.

Answer 4

ouuchh that suxx,, but yeaa just

brush carefully around that areaa so you

wont get an infection :)

Answer 5

Just be very gentle with the toothbrush. I've had oral surgery and was told not to brush the area with the stitches for a week. I was also given an oral rinse from my dentist that would clean that area until I could brush it. Contact your dentist and see what he says. I'm really surprised he didn't give you any specific instructions and a prescription oral rinse. Maybe you should find a different dentist. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

I would just wait until the stitches are out, and then brush that tooth, or just take your finger, and wipe at the tooth. when do the stitches come out?