I prefer to vet first when there is any problem as it can save the dog needless suffering and sometimes far less intensity of treatment to get to a problem very early. Getting to the vet early can often prevent the need to rush to one in an emergency. I imagine it really hurt to have a bite in the roof of his mouth and he needed something for pain to try to be comfortable. It's likely still sore. Plus, don't puncture wounds such as bites carry the bacteria directly into the bloodstream and aren't antibiotics in order, maybe even a baseline bloodtest in case he spikes a fever a week or two from now?
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