So I was scrolling through my news feed earlier and stumbled upon this article about how dentists are now recommending certain foods and practices to speed up healing after a root canal. Apparently, soft foods like yogurt, smoothies, and mashed potatoes are great (no surprise there), but they're also saying pineapple juice can help reduce swelling because of some enzyme it has. Who knew pineapple juice was more than just tasty?
Anyway, I had a root canal myself last week, and honestly, it's been a bit rougher than I expected. I've been sticking mostly to soups and ice cream (not complaining about the ice cream part, lol), but I'm curious if anyone else has tried this pineapple juice thing or has other tips that worked well for them. The article also mentioned avoiding strenuous exercise for a few days, which I didn't even think about before.
Has anyone else seen this or tried something similar? I'm kinda skeptical but willing to give it a shot if it helps me get back to normal quicker.
I saw something similar about pineapple juice when I had my braces tightened last month. Honestly, I was skeptical too, but figured it couldn't hurt to try. It did seem to help a bit with the swelling, but I had to water it down because straight pineapple juice made my mouth sting a little. Also, definitely agree about avoiding exercise—I tried jogging the day after an adjustment once and regretted it big time...lesson learned.
I've heard the pineapple juice thing too, but honestly, after my root canal, cold compresses were way more effective for swelling. Pineapple juice is acidic, so it might irritate your gums or tooth area, especially if you're sensitive. I'd suggest sticking to gentle rinses with warm salt water instead—it really helped me heal faster without any stinging. And yeah, definitely skip the workouts for a couple days...your body needs rest to recover properly.
