When I had my biopsy done, I initially went a bit overboard with cold compresses because they felt so soothing. But after a couple days, I noticed the swelling wasn't really improving much—actually felt like the healing was stalling a bit. My dentist then explained exactly what you're saying: too much cold can slow things down. After easing up and just using them briefly every few hours, things improved noticeably. Moderation definitely seems key here...
We had a similar experience when my daughter had her biopsy last year. At first, we were icing it constantly because she said it felt better, but after a couple days, the swelling was still pretty noticeable. Our dentist suggested switching to gentle warm saltwater rinses a few times a day instead. Honestly, that seemed to help more than anything else we tried. It was soothing and seemed to speed things along nicely...might be worth giving it a shot if you're still having trouble.
Warm saltwater rinses can definitely help, but just be careful not to rinse too vigorously—sometimes people get a bit carried away and irritate the area more. Did your dentist mention anything about avoiding certain foods while healing?
Yeah, totally agree about being careful with rinsing. My dentist also said spicy or acidic foods can irritate the area more, so sticking to softer, bland foods like mashed potatoes or yogurt helps a ton... made a big difference for me!
Yeah, bland foods definitely helped me too. I was super paranoid about irritating the biopsy spot, so I avoided anything crunchy or chewy for a while. Honestly, even toast felt risky at first, lol. Also, I found sipping drinks through a straw made things worse—guess the suction wasn't great for healing? Anyway, glad you're feeling better... mouth stuff is always stressful.
