Teeth

[Eastender]

How long does it take for the gum to grow back, over the holes, after having 2 wisdom teeth removed? and how long does it take for and stitches to dissolve? cheers

[normyc]

Mine took about 3 weeks to fully grow back. The stitches came out after about 10 days. I did get a dry socket though in the first week, as the gum was healing too quickly.

[ianess]

Not sure that I agree with 3 weeks.....I would suggest closer to 6 before you feel comfortable with them.  Dissolving stitches should go in ten days but I had to have one removed by the local practice nurse after 3 weeks....it just wouldn't go!

[thebigchill]

The dentist needs to give you stitches after you have wisdom teeth removed? EEEeeeeeekk!!!

[Tinky-Tia]

Hopefully quickly as i suppose it's difficult to eat??.

[funkychicken]

When I had my teeth out (although they weren't wisdom) it took about 2 months for my gums to heal properly and for me to be able to eat normally using that part of my mouth

[valerienadin]

It is three weeks today since I had two teeth removed and my stiches are still there