Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

I get what you mean about salt water. I was told to use it after my extractions and honestly, it stings more than it helps sometimes. I still do it out of habit, but I’m not convinced it makes a huge difference compared to just keeping things clean. Maybe it’s just one of those comfort routines from back in the day.

Mashed potatoes were my go-to too. I tried eggs once and they just felt…off. Something about the texture when your gums are still sensitive - hard to explain, but definitely not pleasant. For me, yogurt and cottage cheese worked better at first.

Curious if anyone else found certain foods that surprised them - like, something you didn’t expect to be easy actually was? Or vice versa? I thought soup would be simple, but hot liquids made my mouth ache for a while.

I totally get what you mean about eggs - everyone kept suggesting them, but they just didn’t sit right with me either. Funny enough, I found that overcooked pasta (like really soft noodles) was way easier than I expected. Soup was tricky for me too; the heat and the slurping just made my mouth throb. It’s weird how everyone’s comfort foods are a little different after dental work. You’re definitely not alone in figuring it out as you go.

Eggs were a no-go for me too, which surprised everyone around me. I remember trying mashed potatoes, thinking they’d be a safe bet, but even those felt weird for a while. I actually found cold applesauce was my saving grace - never thought I’d crave that stuff as an adult. Funny how your mouth just decides what’s okay and what’s not after dental work...

Mashed potatoes were weird for me too - felt like eating glue for a while. I tried yogurt, but even that was tricky at first. Applesauce, though, I totally get it. It’s like your mouth just wants cold and smooth, nothing else. I still get nervous trying new foods with these teeth... feels like they might just surprise me again. Funny how picky you get after dental work, huh?

I totally get what you mean about getting picky. After I got my partials, I thought mashed potatoes would be my go-to, but they just stuck everywhere and honestly didn’t taste right. Yogurt’s been hit or miss for me, especially the thicker kinds - they just feel weird with the new teeth. Applesauce is solid, though. I’ve also found myself second-guessing every grocery purchase now, like, “Is this worth the risk?” Kinda wild how much dental work changes your whole food routine... and your budget too, honestly.