Yup. IMMEDIATELY after the last suture was tied.
To keep swelling in check and help make better fit, as I understood it.
Course trying to stem the blood flow . . . had me take them out at home on a phone call and put tea bag over troublesome spot . . . tanin in the tea helps clot the blood.
So then swelling worsened.
When went back at 1700 . . . he put them back in. owwweeeyyyy big time.
AM SLEEPING in this LazYBoy frequently. Meds help a lot and need to keep head elevated anyway.
Sure appreciate your caring.
God be with you and yours.
Did doc suggest warm saltwater mouth rinses to help with infection and pain? Might help, too. “It has come to pass” ...don’t forget. :o)
When I had a tooth pulled, my dentist told me to brew up a bunch of tea, then put the tea-bags in the fridge (or quick-cool them in the freezer if need be), in a ziplock bag. The tanins work just as well while cold.