[Closed] tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Been there myself, and yeah, eating definitely turns into an Olympic event for a few days, haha. Salt water rinses can actually help quite a bit—just don't go overboard or you'll irritate it more. I'd stick to softer foods (hello mashed potatoes and smoothies!) and avoid spicy or acidic stuff like the plague. Healing takes its sweet time, so patience is key... but hey, perfect excuse to indulge in ice cream guilt-free, right? Hang in there!

Totally agree on the salt water rinses, they're cheap and effective. Another thing that helped me was keeping the head elevated at night—stacking an extra pillow or two really cuts down on swelling and discomfort. Also, don't underestimate lukewarm soups—broths or creamy veggie soups were lifesavers and budget-friendly too. Ice cream's great, but sometimes the cold irritated my biopsy site a bit, so room-temp pudding cups were my go-to comfort snack... just something to keep in mind if cold sensitivity pops up.

Definitely second the lukewarm soups—creamy potato soup was my lifesaver after my biopsy. I tried ice cream too, but like you mentioned, cold sensitivity was a real issue for me as well. Weirdly enough, room-temp applesauce cups turned out to be the perfect snack for me, soothing without being overly sweet or irritating.

One other thing that helped me was staying hydrated with room temperature herbal teas. Chamomile and licorice root tea seemed to soothe the irritation and inflammation quite a bit. Just make sure they're not too hot, obviously. Also, I found chewing was tough for a few days, so softer foods like scrambled eggs or mashed avocado on soft bread were gentle enough to handle without much discomfort.

Keeping the head elevated is spot on—I even ended up sleeping in a recliner the first night or two just to keep swelling down. Sounds extreme, but it honestly helped a lot.

I had the same issue with cold sensitivity—ice cream sounded great in theory but was a no-go for me too. Weirdly, lukewarm oatmeal with a bit of honey ended up being my comfort food... gentle, filling, and didn't irritate at all. Also, totally agree about sleeping elevated; pillows stacked high made a huge difference for swelling.