My dentist actually did recommend ice packs, but only for the first 24 hours or so. I tried it, and honestly, it seemed to help a bit with swelling, though it wasn't exactly comfortable holding ice to my face every 20 minutes. I guess everyone's healing process is a bit different... Personally, lukewarm soups and smoothies were my go-to—mashed potatoes got old pretty fast for me, haha. Did anyone else find cold foods soothing, or was room temperature better?
I totally get what you mean about mashed potatoes getting old fast, haha. For me, cold foods were actually a lifesaver—especially smoothies and yogurt. Something about the coolness really helped soothe the soreness and swelling. But you're right, everyone's different. If lukewarm soups worked better for you, that's great too. The important thing is finding what makes you comfortable and helps you heal faster...sounds like you're already doing a pretty good job figuring that out.
"Something about the coolness really helped soothe the soreness and swelling."
Yeah, I noticed that too with smoothies—definitely helped numb things a bit. But did anyone else find acidic fruits like strawberries or pineapple irritating? I tried a strawberry smoothie thinking it'd be soothing, but it actually stung a little. Maybe bananas or mangoes would be gentler? I'm still figuring out what works best, so any suggestions are appreciated...
I totally get what you're saying about acidic fruits—I had the same issue with pineapple. Thought it would be refreshing, but nope, it just made things worse. Bananas were definitely gentler for me, but weirdly enough, mangoes still irritated my mouth a bit. Maybe it's just me, but I found that anything overly sweet or tangy was uncomfortable at first.
What really helped me was blending bananas with some plain yogurt and a little honey. It was soothing without being too sugary or acidic. Also, cold coconut milk smoothies were surprisingly calming—something about the mild flavor and creaminess really eased the soreness.
Everyone's different though, so maybe try small amounts first to see how your mouth reacts? Hope you find something that works soon... healing from mouth biopsies is no fun at all.
I had a similar experience after my biopsy—pineapple was definitely a no-go, and even strawberries felt way too sharp. I agree about bananas being gentle; they're my go-to whenever my mouth feels sensitive. One thing I found helpful was oatmeal cooked with almond milk, cooled down to room temp. It wasn't exciting flavor-wise, but it was soothing and didn't irritate at all. Also, sipping lukewarm chamomile tea throughout the day seemed to calm things down nicely... might be worth a shot if smoothies aren't your thing.
