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How To Cure A Large Scab On Stitches In Corner Of Mouth?

My son has stitches in corner of mouth, inside and out. He is on antibiotics, but has a large scab that covers his stitches looks scary and I can't tell if it is ok. He followed up with nurse, but I am worried. He is eight, active, and this happened 2 days ago...thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The scab what you are telling could be the deposits or if it is a absorbable suture it can be a dissolving suture mass. You can do saline gargling. If it does not heal then consult a oral surgeon and get it irrigated with saline and betadine.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Gagan Deep Bhalla's  Response
Firstly you have to relax ..
secondly clean that area wid gauze piece wid warm water daily.
or clean wid betadin daily that will help that area clean..
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How To Cure A Large Scab On Stitches In Corner Of Mouth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The scab what you are telling could be the deposits or if it is a absorbable suture it can be a dissolving suture mass. You can do saline gargling. If it does not heal then consult a oral surgeon and get it irrigated with saline and betadine. I hope my answer will help you, take care.