Why Sutures After Tooth Extraction?

Answer: Yes, in most instances, the stitches are placed at the time of surgery simply to assist with initial control of bleeding and clot formation. This is especially true with wisdom tooth surgery and other tooth extractions.

Are stitches necessary after tooth extraction?

For "simple" dental extractions, sutures are not always required. When there is minimal manipulation of the gums and bones AND the patient has a healthy immune system, it is reasonable to expect that the tooth site will heal with no sutures.

Do stitches help prevent dry socket?

Especially if the stitches fell out, your extraction site got infected, or you aren't following your home care instructions properly. That means no drinking through a straw, no smoking, no vigorous exercise, etc. Sutures help to reduce the risk of dry sockets, but they won't eliminate it completely.