Wisdom Tooth Removal: Do I Need Stitches?

When Stitches Are Not Used After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Sutures may be omitted if:

• Wound is small and likely to heal by secondary intention.
• Alveoloplasty (bone smoothing) creates a clean, self‑closing socket.
• Patient has high bleeding risk or coagulopathy where sutures could worsen oozing.

Post‑Op Care Without Stitches

• Gentle warm salt‑water rinses (after 24 hrs).
• Avoid straws, smoking, spitting.
• Soft diet; no hard/crunchy foods.
• Prescribed analgesics as needed.

Follow your surgeon’s specific instructions; contact them for increasing pain, swelling, bleeding, or fever.