Let’s say you had wisdom teeth out and the stitches are still hanging around after two weeks. Would you call the dentist, or just wait it out? I’m kinda paranoid about stuff getting stuck in there too… anyone else overthink this?
I totally get the paranoia—after mine, I kept checking the stitches in the mirror like every few hours.
Honestly, I did end up calling after about two weeks because I was worried about food getting trapped and infection. They told me sometimes dissolvable stitches take up to 3 weeks or more, but they didn’t make me feel silly for asking. If it’s bugging you or looks weird, I’d say calling is worth it just for peace of mind. Overthinking is basically my hobby at this point…“Would you call the dentist, or just wait it out?”
Stitch paranoia is so real. I remember after getting my wisdom teeth out, I was convinced something was wrong because the stitches looked… weird? Like one side dissolved way faster than the other, and I kept poking at them with my tongue (which, in hindsight, probably didn’t help anything). Ended up calling my dentist after about 10 days because I thought for sure they should be gone by then. They just laughed and told me some can take over three weeks to fully dissolve, especially if your mouth runs a little dry or you’re not eating much on that side.
Honestly, I see people worry about this all the time—sometimes it’s just your body doing its thing at its own pace. But yeah, if something feels off or you get that nagging “what if,” there’s no harm in calling. Dentists are used to it. I’d rather someone ask than sit around stressing. And for what it’s worth, mine finally dissolved around day 18 and nothing bad happened… just a lot of unnecessary mirror-checking.
I totally get where you’re coming from—stitches in your mouth just feel weird, and it’s hard not to obsess over them. When I had my molars out, I was convinced something was off because one stitch started to unravel around day 7, but the others hung on for what felt like ages. I kept thinking, “Did I mess something up?” Every time I ate, I’d check in the mirror, convinced I’d see some disaster.
Honestly, I think a lot of us overthink it. The dissolving timeline is all over the place. My dentist said as long as there’s no pain, swelling, or funky smell, it’s probably fine. Still, I called anyway—better safe than sorry. They were super chill about it. Looking back, I wish I’d worried less and just let my body do its thing. But yeah, that urge to poke at them with your tongue? Impossible to resist.
I totally get where you’re coming from—stitches in your mouth just feel weird, and it’s hard not to obsess over them. When I had my molars out, I was convinced something was off because one s...
Title: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
I appreciate hearing other people have had the same hyper-focus on those stitches. I’ve read that the type of suture material can really affect how long it takes—some are designed to dissolve in a week, others take a month or more. Mine were supposed to be “fast-dissolving” but at day 16, I could still feel them catching on my toothbrush. It’s hard not to wonder if something’s wrong, especially when you’re constantly aware of that weird sensation every time you eat or talk.
I ended up calling my dentist too, mostly for peace of mind. They said unless there’s pain, bleeding, or signs of infection, it’s usually just a matter of waiting. Still, I get anxious about food particles getting stuck and causing issues. I’ve been using a water flosser (on low pressure) just to feel like I’m doing something proactive, though I’m not sure if that actually helps or just makes me feel better.
It’s kind of wild how much mental energy goes into such a small thing in your mouth.