After having your wisdom teeth removed, you may notice stitches around the extraction sites. Seeing them in your mouth can lead to an immediate question: Do wisdom teeth stitches dissolve, or will you need to return to the dentist to have them removed?

The answer depends on the type of sutures used during your procedure. Many wisdom tooth extractions use dissolvable stitches, but some patients may receive sutures that need to be removed during a follow-up appointment.