I get the smoothie burnout thing, but scrambled eggs were a no-go for me. I tried them thinking they'd be soft and gentle, but the texture just felt weirdly gritty around the biopsy area. Maybe it was just me being overly cautious (wouldn't be the first time...), but I ended up sticking mostly to lukewarm soups like tomato or butternut squash—nothing chunky, obviously. Even oatmeal was tricky because of those sneaky little oats getting stuck everywhere.
About the baking soda rinse, I did give that a shot once or twice. Honestly, it didn't seem to help much with irritation for me. It actually felt a bit drying afterward, which made my mouth feel even more uncomfortable. Saltwater rinses were definitely gentler in my experience, though I had to be careful not to overdo it because too much salt irritated things more.
One thing that surprisingly helped me was chilled aloe vera juice (the pure kind, not the sugary drink stuff). It felt soothing and calming, especially when things got really sore. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea taste-wise (pretty bland and a little slimy), but it did the trick for me when nothing else seemed gentle enough.
Healing after mouth biopsies is so individual though... what works wonders for one person can totally bomb for another. Guess it's all trial and error until you find your comfort zone.
Interesting take on aloe vera juice—I haven't heard many patients mention that one before. Curious though, did you find the chilled temperature itself soothing, or was it specifically the aloe vera properties? I've actually seen some patients have better luck with room-temperature drinks because extreme cold sometimes triggers sensitivity. But like you said, everyone's different... maybe it's worth experimenting with temperature a bit more to see what's most comfortable.
I've actually tried aloe vera juice myself after a minor dental procedure, and personally, I found the room-temperature version more comfortable. The chilled one felt soothing initially, but after a few sips, it triggered some sensitivity for me. I agree it's probably the aloe's natural properties helping more than the temperature itself. Still, everyone's different, and I'd definitely recommend starting cautiously with smaller amounts to see how your mouth reacts—especially after something as delicate as a biopsy...
"I'd definitely recommend starting cautiously with smaller amounts to see how your mouth reacts—especially after something as delicate as a biopsy..."
Totally agree with this. I tried aloe juice after my biopsy too, but honestly found that diluted saltwater rinses were gentler on my mouth (and my wallet). Aloe helped a bit, but the sensitivity was real for me as well. Also, keeping hydrated overall seemed to speed things up...just sipping water regularly throughout the day made a noticeable difference.
Saltwater rinses were my go-to as well—cheap and effective, can't beat that combo. Aloe juice always seemed a bit fancy for my taste, but hey, whatever works! One thing I found helpful was avoiding acidic foods for a few days; citrus fruits and tomatoes made things sting like crazy. Did anyone else find certain foods surprisingly irritating after their biopsy?
