How to dissolve stitches in mouth faster

Most sutures will dissolve or fall out on their own within 2–7 days following surgery. Some types of sutures may take 2 weeks or more to dissolve. Your surgeon or nurse will tell you which type of suture was used during your particular procedure.

If you received stitches during your surgical extraction, the stitches will dissolve on their own in about two weeks. You can rinse with warm salt water to help them dissolve. If they do not go away on their own, they may need to be removed by a surgeon or dentist.

In some instances, your oral surgeon may use stitches that don't dissolve on their own. If this is the case, they will let you know when you should return to have the stitches removed. Removable stitches are usually taken out 7 to 10 days after surgery.