I totally get the anxiety about mashed potatoes—I had the same issue. Even thinned out, they still made me nervous about getting stuck in the extraction site. I ended up relying mostly on scrambled eggs and blended soups (butternut squash was my favorite). And yeah, salt water rinses were a must...though I probably overdid it because I was so paranoid about infection. Recovery felt slow at first, but after about a week things improved noticeably. Sounds like you're on track though.
Mashed potatoes anxiety...never thought I'd hear that one, haha. Honestly, my kid had zero issues with them, but rice was a total no-go—kept getting stuck everywhere. Weird how everyone's experience is so different. Glad you're feeling better though!
Totally agree, it's funny how different foods cause trouble for different people. Mashed potatoes were my safe food too, but weirdly enough, scrambled eggs gave me anxiety—kept worrying they'd get stuck in the extraction site. Rice was tricky for me as well; those tiny grains just seem to find their way everywhere. I wonder if it depends on the tooth location or maybe just personal healing speed...? Glad to hear things are improving though, recovery can feel like forever sometimes.
Interesting point about tooth location, but honestly, I think it's more about personal healing speed and technique. My friend had a molar extraction and ate rice comfortably after a few days...maybe some people just heal faster or have better luck with food?
That's a fair observation, but from my experience, it's also about how cautious you are with your diet afterward. I've had multiple extractions and implants over the years, and while healing speed definitely varies, being careful with food choices makes a huge difference. I remember confidently biting into pizza too soon after an extraction...let's just say it wasn't my brightest moment. Everyone heals differently, sure, but patience and caution usually pay off in the long run.
