What is this?

[shannon817]

On Tuesday 10/7/08 I had 3 of my 4 wisdom teeth extracted. I am supposed to go for a follow up this coming Tuesday but I am wondering if I should go sooner. I had both my top and my bottom left done and I just noticed a cut on my cheek next to my bottom left extracted wisdom tooth and also a white string looking thing coming out of my gum and tooth(the tooth in front of the bottom left extracted wisdom tooth) I tried to pull it out but when I do it hurts. Ive been rinsing with salt water taking my antibiotics and doing everything they told me to do so I dont know what this is. Is it normal? Should I go to the dentist asap? Im sorry if this is confusing but the only way I know how to explain this.
HELP

[TMJDoc]

The string is most likely a suture and the cut was where the tissue was reflected to aid in removal of what was most likely an impacted wisdom tooth.  Check with your surgeon, but this is all normal it sounds at this point.  TMJDoc

[scottma]

Going back to your surgeon for a follow-up exam is advised.