“Is removing gum stitches painful?”

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“Is removing gum stitches painful?”

I will get gum stitches removed. Is removing gum stitches painful?

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**Cynthia A. Layport** Periodontist Portland, OR · Accepted Answer

Cynthia A. Layport Periodontist Portland, OR

Not usually. The mouth is moist and the stitches usually slide out easily

**Rebecca Carratt** Dentist Sammamish, WA · Accepted Answer

Rebecca Carratt Dentist Sammamish, WA

Removing stitches is typically not painful and rarely requires an anesthetic.