I definitely agree about being cautious with cold foods. Did your dentist or doctor give you any specific temperature guidelines? Mine didn't really mention it, so I experimented a bit. I found that mildly cool foods—like yogurt straight from the fridge but not frozen—worked best for me. Anything colder than that seemed to trigger a weird ache, almost like my nerves were extra sensitive or something.
Also, did anyone else notice that acidic foods were surprisingly irritating? I thought orange juice would be soothing because it's cold and refreshing, but nope...it stung pretty badly. Even tomato-based soups were uncomfortable, which I didn't expect at all. I ended up sticking mostly to bland stuff like oatmeal, mashed potatoes, and scrambled eggs for the first few days.
Another thing—did your doctor recommend rinsing with salt water? Mine suggested it, and honestly, I was skeptical at first. But it actually seemed to help with the soreness and healing. I did it gently a few times a day, and I think it made a noticeable difference.
I know everyone's healing process is a bit different, but it's interesting to hear how varied our experiences are. Hope you're recovering well!
"Another thing—did your doctor recommend rinsing with salt water? Mine suggested it, and honestly, I was skeptical at first. But it actually seemed to help with the soreness and healing."
My dentist mentioned salt water too, but I didn't really notice much difference myself. Maybe I wasn't doing it often enough or something... How many times a day did you rinse?
Also, interesting point about acidic foods—I had the same issue with orange juice. Thought it'd be soothing, but it felt like pouring lemon juice on a paper cut. Weirdly enough, bananas were my go-to snack because they're soft and neutral-tasting. Did anyone else find certain fruits surprisingly helpful or irritating?
One more thing—did your doctor or dentist give you any special mouthwash or gel to help with healing? Mine suggested an over-the-counter rinse, but honestly, it seemed kind of pricey for what it was. Wondering if regular salt water is just as effective or if there's something else affordable that worked for people here.
My dentist recommended salt water rinses too, and I did them about three times a day—morning, after lunch, and before bed. Honestly, it felt soothing at first, but after a few days I wasn't sure if it was really speeding things up or just making me feel proactive, haha. Still, it's cheap and harmless, so why not?
Totally agree on acidic fruits—pineapple was my personal nemesis. Thought it'd be refreshing but nope... instant regret. Bananas were great for me too, and weirdly enough, watermelon slices felt pretty soothing since they're mostly water anyway.
As for special mouthwashes or gels, my dentist gave me a sample of an OTC rinse as well. It tasted okay but didn't seem to do much more than the salt water did. I ended up sticking with the salt rinses and saved myself some cash. Guess sometimes simpler really is better...
Yeah, salt water rinses were my go-to as well. Like you said, not sure if they actually sped things up, but they definitely made things feel less irritated. One thing I found helpful was chilled chamomile tea—it has mild anti-inflammatory properties, and the coolness was super soothing.
"Bananas were great for me too, and weirdly enough, watermelon slices felt pretty soothing since they're mostly water anyway."
Totally agree about watermelon! Grapes (seedless ones, obviously) worked nicely for me too—cold, juicy, and gentle enough to not irritate things.
Interesting to hear grapes worked for you—I actually found them a bit tricky myself. Even seedless ones sometimes had tougher skins that irritated the biopsy site. I ended up sticking mostly to softer fruits like ripe peaches or pears, chilled and sliced thinly. Everyone's different though, so it's good to have plenty of options to try out... Glad you're feeling better!
