Scrambled eggs are a great suggestion—I've seen lots of patients do really well with those. Another thing that's surprisingly helpful is mashed sweet potatoes. They're soft, nutritious, and you can season them lightly to keep things interesting. Saltwater rinses are definitely underrated; simple but effective. Curious if anyone's tried chilled foods like yogurt or pudding? Some patients swear by cold stuff for soothing soreness, but others find room-temp easier...
I've actually found cold foods like yogurt or pudding a bit uncomfortable after dental procedures. The chill sometimes triggers sensitivity, at least for me. Room-temp applesauce or oatmeal worked way better, especially in the first couple days. They're gentle enough to eat without much hassle, and oatmeal is surprisingly filling, too. Saltwater rinses are great though—totally agree there. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is lukewarm herbal tea (like chamomile). It was soothing without being too hot or cold, and helped me relax when the soreness was at its worst. Everyone's different though, so it's mostly trial and error...
"I've actually found cold foods like yogurt or pudding a bit uncomfortable after dental procedures. The chill sometimes triggers sensitivity, at least for me."
That's interesting, because oddly enough, I had the exact opposite experience after my biopsy. Cold foods were pretty much the only thing I could handle comfortably at first. I remember trying oatmeal thinking it'd be gentle, but even slightly warm stuff felt irritating on the biopsy site. Ended up living off chilled pudding cups and smoothies for a couple days—banana smoothies especially were a lifesaver. Maybe the cold numbed things a bit for me? Who knows.
Totally agree about the saltwater rinses though; those were amazing. But herbal tea was a no-go for me, at least initially. Even lukewarm chamomile felt too warm and weirdly uncomfortable at first. I did eventually ease into it after a few days, and then yeah, it was pretty soothing. Guess it really does depend on the individual and probably on exactly where the biopsy was done.
One thing that helped me a lot, which hasn't come up yet, was actually using a bit of honey (just plain old raw honey). My dentist recommended it because apparently it has some natural antibacterial properties. I'd just dab a tiny bit gently around the area with a clean cotton swab once or twice a day. It seemed to help with soreness and healing—plus, it tasted way better than most of the medicated gels out there.
But you're right, it's totally trial and error... everyone's mouth heals differently. I guess that's why forums like this are so helpful—lots of ideas to try if one thing doesn't work out.
Honey's a neat idea, never tried that myself. I actually found aloe vera gel pretty soothing—just the pure stuff, not flavored. Did anyone else find room-temperature soups helpful, or was that just me being weirdly specific?
"Did anyone else find room-temperature soups helpful, or was that just me being weirdly specific?"
Not weird at all... I actually found lukewarm broth really comforting too. Also, chamomile tea (cooled down, obviously) was a lifesaver—calmed the irritation and helped me relax a bit during recovery.
