I’m right there with you on the dissolvable strips—mine just kind of vanished and I wasn’t even sure if they did anything. I kept reading the instructions like, “is that it?” Cold smoothies were my go-to, but honestly, waiting it out and sticking to soft foods felt way more effective than any of the new stuff. I guess sometimes the simple things are still the best, even if it feels like you’re missing out on some secret trick.
I get what you mean about the dissolvable strips—mine were gone so fast I wondered if I’d done it wrong, too. Honestly, I think a lot of the “new” pain relief stuff feels kind of overhyped. I ended up sticking to the classic ice pack and soft foods, and it really did the trick. Sometimes I think we just want something fancier to make us feel like we’re doing more, but the basics are usually enough. That said, I did find a saltwater rinse helped with the soreness... not exactly cutting-edge, but it worked for me.
Couldn’t agree more—sometimes it feels like the pricier “innovations” are just a way to make us spend more.
Same here. Saltwater rinse is cheap, easy, and honestly, I think it helped more than any of the fancy stuff I tried. If it works, why overcomplicate things?I ended up sticking to the classic ice pack and soft foods, and it really did the trick.
Honestly, I tried one of those “advanced” gel packs they sell at the pharmacy—ended up leaking all over my couch. Back to the trusty bag of frozen peas and saltwater for me. My wallet’s happier and my mouth felt better in a couple days. Sometimes the old-school fixes just work... no need to drop $30 on something with “nano” in the name.
Frozen peas are my go-to too. Those pricey packs always seem to break or just don’t fit right, and honestly, I never noticed much difference in the pain. Peas chill quick, mold to your face, and cost basically nothing. Why mess with what works?
