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[Closed] tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

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anime_michelle5640
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"Also, sipping lukewarm chamomile tea throughout the day seemed to calm things down nicely..."

Chamomile tea was a lifesaver for me too. Something about it just feels soothing and gentle when your mouth is sore. Another thing I found helpful was mashed avocado with a tiny bit of salt—super soft and easy to eat without irritating anything. Hang in there, it gets easier pretty quickly... just gotta give yourself a bit of patience and TLC.

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Chamomile tea helped me too...felt soothing and gentle. I also tried cold applesauce—easy to eat and the coolness really calmed things down. The first couple days were rough, but it does get better pretty quick. Hang in there!

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Chamomile tea was a lifesaver for me too, honestly. I remember feeling pretty anxious after my biopsy—not knowing exactly how things would heal or how quickly. The first day or two were definitely uncomfortable, and I was worried about eating anything at all. Applesauce was good, but I also found yogurt (the smooth kind, without fruit chunks) super soothing. I kept it really cold, almost frozen, and that seemed to help numb things a bit.

One thing that surprised me was how helpful lukewarm saltwater rinses were. I was skeptical at first—thought it'd sting or something—but it actually felt pretty good. My dentist suggested it, and it really kept things clean without being harsh.

I also remember being nervous about brushing my teeth near the biopsy site. Someone recommended using a super soft toothbrush or even a baby toothbrush, and that made a huge difference. It sounds kind of silly, but it helped me feel like I wasn't disturbing the healing process as much.

It's totally normal to feel anxious or uncomfortable those first few days, but you'll probably notice improvement quicker than you expect. Just take it slow and gentle, and don't push yourself to eat anything that's uncomfortable. Before you know it, you'll be back to normal.

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"One thing that surprised me was how helpful lukewarm saltwater rinses were. I was skeptical at first—thought it'd sting or something—but it actually felt pretty good."

This was exactly my experience as well. At first, I thought saltwater would irritate the biopsy area, but it surprisingly turned out to be one of the most comforting things I did. Another thing that helped me personally was sticking to room-temperature soups like creamy tomato or butternut squash—nothing too hot or chunky. It kept me nourished without aggravating the healing site.

I completely agree about using a softer toothbrush; switching to a baby toothbrush eased my anxiety significantly when brushing near sensitive areas.

Did anyone else find certain foods unexpectedly soothing or problematic during healing? I remember being surprised at how uncomfortable acidic juices felt, even though they seemed harmless...

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"Another thing that helped me personally was sticking to room-temperature soups like creamy tomato or butternut squash—nothing too hot or chunky."

Totally relate to this. I remember thinking yogurt and smoothies would be perfect, but the cold actually made my biopsy spot feel weirdly sensitive at first. Ended up relying more on lukewarm oatmeal and mashed potatoes... comfort foods FTW. And yeah, acidic stuff was surprisingly uncomfortable—I learned that the hard way with orange juice.

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