My ball python had RI symptoms and after a week of isolation and antibiotics now, he is not flicking his tongue.

After the treatment, within a couple days he already did not elevate his head nor any wheezing, bubbles etc. He seems otherwise normal, but just no tongue flicking whatsoever. I took a q tip open the mouth and do not see any discharge or bubbles anymore, but I think as I was doing it a tooth caught the sticj or something and there was blood so I don't want to do it again.

Why isn't he flicking his tongue?