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Sleeping on side post extraction

2017-09-29 14:42:15
I got my molar extraction surgery done today. Doctor has adviced me not to sleep on my sides but on my back. Problem is i cannot sleep on my back. 2 molar root stumps and 1 premolar extracted in the morning at 11. I was injected with anaesthetic doc said concentrated. Can i sleep on my side post 12 hrs
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Sleep in which the way you want just remember this that the pressure should not be applied in the extraction area.

Answered2017-09-30 00:29:18

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U can sleep on d side where treatment hs not been done

Answered2017-09-29 14:49:32

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