Cold yogurt was actually a lifesaver for me, especially after wisdom teeth removal. The coolness felt amazing, and it didn't irritate my gums at all. But I have a friend who swears yogurt made her mouth sting worse—maybe it's the acidity or something? Weird how different people react differently. Has anyone tried smoothies instead? I found blending bananas and almond milk super soothing, but maybe that's just me...
"Has anyone tried smoothies instead? I found blending bananas and almond milk super soothing, but maybe that's just me..."
Smoothies definitely helped me too, especially banana and almond milk—good call. Did you try adding a bit of peanut butter or avocado? The extra creaminess seemed to coat my mouth nicely and reduced irritation. Strangely enough, yogurt did sting slightly for me as well...maybe it's the acidity or just individual sensitivity? Either way, smoothies were my go-to comfort food during recovery.
Smoothies were okay for me, but honestly, I found warm soups way more soothing. Did anyone else notice that cold stuff sometimes made their teeth feel extra sensitive? Maybe it's just my age or dental history, but lukewarm broth or creamy potato soup was gentler on my gums and didn't trigger that sharp sensitivity. Peanut butter sounds tasty though...might have to try blending it into something room temp next time.
Totally get what you're saying about cold stuff causing sensitivity—I had the exact same issue. My dentist mentioned it's pretty common after procedures, something about nerves being extra sensitive for a bit. Warm soups were my go-to as well, especially creamy tomato or squash. Peanut butter sounds good, but I found almond butter mixed into oatmeal or warm porridge was easier to handle. You might wanna try that if you're looking for something filling that's also gentle on your teeth. Good luck, hope your mouth feels less like a construction zone soon...
"Warm soups were my go-to as well, especially creamy tomato or squash."
Creamy tomato soup was a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, after a couple days, I was craving something with a bit more substance. Almond butter oatmeal sounds decent, but personally, I found scrambled eggs to be the real MVP. Soft enough to eat without chewing much, and you can mix in cheese or avocado for extra flavor and calories. Peanut butter was tricky for me—felt like it stuck everywhere and made things worse. Also, weirdly enough, mashed sweet potatoes with a little cinnamon and butter were surprisingly comforting and easy on the teeth. Might sound odd, but trust me, it hits the spot when you're tired of soups and smoothies. Hang in there, it'll get better quicker than you think... at least that's what I kept telling myself!
