Funny you mention pudding cups—I actually thought cold foods might make things worse at first. With my daughter, I stuck mostly to lukewarm mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs, thinking it’d be gentler on the extraction site. But now that I think about it...maybe cold stuff actually helps with swelling and discomfort? Wish I'd known that earlier, could've saved myself from being a short-order chef for a week of mushy meals, haha. Did anyone else stick strictly to warm foods, or was it just me being overly cautious?
"Did anyone else stick strictly to warm foods, or was it just me being overly cautious?"
I did the same thing at first—thought warm, soft foods were safest. But my dentist actually recommended cold stuff like smoothies and yogurt to help with swelling. Honestly, I think either approach works fine as long as you're careful. Don't beat yourself up about it; we all learn as we go...and hey, at least your daughter got some tasty scrambled eggs out of the deal.
I actually went the opposite route and stuck mostly to cold foods—lots of smoothies, ice cream, and yogurt. My dentist mentioned cold helps with swelling and inflammation, so I figured why not? But honestly, warm foods like soups or scrambled eggs are totally fine too, as long as they're soft enough. Everyone heals a bit differently, so whatever feels comfortable usually works best. Sounds like your daughter lucked out though...my kids weren't nearly as excited about my smoothie experiments, lol.
"Everyone heals a bit differently, so whatever feels comfortable usually works best."
That's exactly right—there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to recovery. It's great you found cold foods helpful; smoothies and yogurt are perfect for soothing inflammation and swelling. But yeah, warm foods can be comforting too, especially if they're soft and gentle on the gums. And hey, at least you tried to get creative with smoothies...my family still teases me about my "experimental" avocado-spinach one. You're doing great—keep listening to your body and you'll heal up in no time.
Glad to hear smoothies worked for you...wish my kiddo would go for something like that. He's been super picky since his extraction, and I'm constantly worried he's not getting enough nutrients. Tried mashed potatoes and soups, but he just pushes them around the bowl. Guess I'll have to get creative—maybe your avocado-spinach smoothie isn't such a bad idea after all, haha. Anyway, you're right about everyone healing differently; patience is key, even if it's tough sometimes.
