When our patients at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grover get mouth sores, we advise them to think about what they’re eating and make some changes. It’s a quick solution to a short-term dental health problem, and it works. By following these tips, you can avoid discomfort and help to increase the speed of healing.
1. Eat soft or pureed foods. Don’t worry, you won’t have to eat baby food—plenty of adult dishes fit the bill:
- creamy soups
- yogurt
- hot cereal
- mashed potatoes
- puddings
2. Keep your meals bland for a while. It’s kind of boring, but it’s just temporary. Overly spicy, tart, salty or acidic foods really sting when you have a mouth sore!
3. Keep it cool. Only eat meals served at room temperature or chilled.
4. Use a straw so that whatever you are drinking can bypass the mouth sore altogether.
5. Try to moisten dry foods. You can add sauces, dressings, and gravies to your meals.
We hope these suggestions will help you the next time you suffer from a mouth sore. If your dental health issue doesn’t clear up in a week or so, call us at Arbor Lakes Dental in Maple Grove. We offer family and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup today!
Contact Arbor Lakes Dental:
763-494-4443
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
12000 Elm Creek Blvd N Ste 230
Maple Grove, Minnesota
55369
