"Have you tried soups yet? Blending them smooth helped me a ton, and they're budget-friendly if you batch cook."
Soups were definitely helpful for me too, especially blended veggie soups—carrot and sweet potato was my go-to. But I found temperature tricky at first. Even lukewarm felt sensitive some days. Did you find certain temperatures easier to handle than others? Curious if room-temp or chilled soups worked better for anyone else...
Soups can definitely be a lifesaver, but honestly, blended soups didn't always work for me. Even when they were lukewarm or room temp, the texture sometimes felt irritating—like it coated my mouth in a weird way. I actually found that chilled smoothies or yogurt-based drinks were a bit easier to handle. They felt soothing and didn't leave behind that lingering sensitivity. Temperature-wise, cold was surprisingly more comfortable than anything warm or even room-temp for me, especially on days when my mouth was extra tender.
One thing I learned the hard way though: avoid anything too acidic or citrusy in smoothies because...ouch. Bananas, avocado, and mild berries were usually safe bets. It's funny how individual this stuff is—what's soothing for one person can be uncomfortable for another.
Did you ever try oatmeal or cream of wheat? I found those easier than soups because they don't have that weird coating feeling you mentioned. But yeah, cold stuff was definitely gentler for me too. Yogurt smoothies were good, but I had to watch out for seeds from berries—those tiny things can sneak up on you. Did seeds bother you at all, or was it just the acidity?
Cream of wheat was a lifesaver for me too, but honestly oatmeal felt like chewing wallpaper paste...couldn't get past the texture. Weirdly enough, seeds didn't bug me much—acidic stuff was the real villain. Applesauce cups became my best friend for a while there.
Funny you mention oatmeal—I actually found the trick to making it edible was to thin it out a bit more than usual and add a splash of milk or cream. Didn't totally fix the wallpaper paste issue, but it helped...a little. Totally agree about acidic foods though; orange juice was like battery acid for me. Weirdly enough, bananas were my unexpected hero. Soft, bland, and filling—basically the trifecta for dental recovery. Applesauce cups are great too, but after a week straight I swear I never wanted to see another one again, haha. Honestly, scrambled eggs saved me big-time. Easy protein without much chewing effort needed. Just gotta watch out for overcooking them or you'll end up in wallpaper paste territory all over again!
