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After a dental extraction, stitches play a crucial role in facilitating healing by keeping the surgical site closed and promoting clot formation. If your stitches come loose, here’s what to do.<\/p>\n

Immediate Steps to Take<\/h2>\n
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  1. Stay Calm and Assess<\/strong> \u2014 Panicking can increase heart rate and blood pressure, potentially worsening the issue.<\/li>\n
  2. Avoid Touching the Area<\/strong> \u2014 Keep your hands and tongue away from the extraction site to avoid introducing bacteria.<\/li>\n
  3. Rinse with Salt Water<\/strong> \u2014 Gently rinse with warm salt water (half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) to keep the area clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When to Contact Your Dentist<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Signs of Infection<\/strong> \u2014 Increased pain, swelling, redness, or discharge require immediate attention.<\/li>\n
    • Excessive Bleeding<\/strong> \u2014 Apply clean gauze and bite down gently. If bleeding doesn’t stop after 30 minutes, seek medical attention.<\/li>\n
    • Persistent Pain<\/strong> \u2014 If pain doesn’t subside with OTC medication, contact your dentist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Preventing Stitches from Coming Loose<\/h2>\n

      Follow post-extraction instructions carefully. Brush gently around the site with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Eat soft foods (yogurt, mashed potatoes, smoothies, scrambled eggs). Avoid smoking and alcohol until fully healed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      After a dental extraction, stitches play a crucial role in facilitating healing by keeping the surgical site closed and promoting clot formation. If your stitches come loose, here’s what to do. Immediate Steps to Take Stay Calm and Assess \u2014 Panicking can increase heart rate and blood pressure, potentially worsening the issue. Avoid Touching the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nLoose Stitches After Tooth Extraction Encino, CA | Signature Smiles of LA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Stitches are used to aid the healing process if a tooth is removed. 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