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🦷 Dental Stitches: What You Need to Know
If you've ever had a tooth pulled or minor gum surgery, chances are you've had dental stitches, or sutures. Their job is simple but essential: to close the wound, hold the gum tissue edges together securely, and minimize bleeding so that the healing process can start quickly and smoothly.
🧵 Trending Information: Absorbable is In!
The biggest current trend is the strong preference for absorbable sutures (the kind that dissolve on their own).
The Convenience Factor: Modern, synthetic absorbable materials (like those made from Polyglycolic Acid, or PGA) are highly favored because they eliminate the need for a second appointment just for stitch removal. This is a massive plus for patient comfort and saves a trip to the dentist!
Less Inflammation: These newer, advanced synthetic materials often cause less tissue reaction and inflammation compared to traditional materials like silk, promoting better, cleaner…