Ugh, blended rice sounds rough—I made a similar mistake thinking pasta would be easier if I cooked it extra long. Ended up with this gummy, flavorless mess that stuck to everything. Sweet potatoes are a good call, though. Personally, scrambled eggs saved me; they're soft, quick to make, and you can toss in cheese or spinach for variety. Hang in there, the soreness really does ease up quicker than you'd think...
Scrambled eggs were my lifesaver too, but honestly, mashed avocado was the MVP. Soft, creamy, and zero effort. Blended rice tho...that's dedication, my friend. It'll get better soon, promise!
"mashed avocado was the MVP. Soft, creamy, and zero effort."
Couldn't agree more about avocado—it's nutrient-rich and gentle on sore gums, definitely a smart choice. Another tip I've found helpful during dental recovery is chilled soups (not ice-cold, but cool enough to soothe inflammation). Gazpacho or even a mildly seasoned cucumber-yogurt soup can be nourishing without aggravating sensitive areas. Blended rice does sound ambitious though... personally, I'd stick with smoother textures until the tenderness subsides somewhat.
Mashed avocado really is a lifesaver when your mouth feels like it's been through the wringer. I remember after my braces got tightened, even scrambled eggs felt like chewing gravel, but avocado was always gentle enough to handle. Chilled soups sound good too, though personally gazpacho was a bit too acidic for me—maybe it depends on how sensitive your gums are? I found that lukewarm creamy potato or pumpkin soup worked wonders. Also, don't underestimate smoothies... blending bananas with a bit of peanut butter and yogurt kept me sane (and full) during the worst days. Hang in there—it honestly does get easier pretty quickly!
Mashed avocado is great, totally agree. Another thing that helped me was oatmeal—just make sure it's cooked soft and let it cool down a bit. Warm (not hot!) oatmeal with a drizzle of honey was gentle enough on my gums and filling enough to keep hunger away. Yogurt cups were handy too, especially if chewing felt impossible. Hang in there, it'll pass quicker than you think.
