Can they remove wisdom teeth dental sutures in the ER?

I had my wisdom teeth removed 4 days ago, and my jaw doesn’t hurt anymore, but the sutures are really killing me now. Feels like they’re getting tighter and tighter. The dentist said they would dissolve on their own, but that doesn’t seem to be happening. I just want them out, but can they remove them in the ER or do I need to wait to go the dentist’s office? Taking opium based painkillers are not an option for me since they harden my stools way too much.

you need to go back to the doctor who performed the procedure

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3 Responses to “Can they remove wisdom teeth dental sutures in the ER?”

Randy F on April 27th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

if they feel like they are getting tighter then you probably have some swelling going on skip the ER and return to see your dentist.
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ahmadhashem41 on April 27th, 2010 at 3:25 pm

Yes they can but prefer to wait another 3-5 days, resorbable sutures takes not less than 8 weeks, for more info contact e as ahmadhashem41 at yahoo
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Ginger Snap on April 27th, 2010 at 3:40 pm

you need to go back to the doctor who performed the procedure
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