Honestly, savory smoothies might be pushing it a bit...tried a spinach-cucumber combo once myself, and let's just say it tasted like lawn clippings. But, hear me out—have you considered chilled soups instead? Gazpacho or cold cucumber soup could hit the spot without feeling like you're drinking salad through a straw. My kid was skeptical at first too, but after braces tightening round two, he practically begged for gazpacho. Worth a shot if you're feeling adventurous...and tired of bananas.
"Gazpacho or cold cucumber soup could hit the spot without feeling like you're drinking salad through a straw."
Gazpacho's decent, but texture-wise it still feels kinda weird after dental work. Ever tried blending avocado into soups for extra creaminess? Wonder if that'd help smooth things out...
Avocado's actually a great idea—it's gentle on gums and packed with nutrients that help healing. Texture-wise, blending it into soups or smoothies can definitely smooth things out...might even taste better than gazpacho, honestly. Worth giving it a shot if you're feeling adventurous.
Avocado's a solid suggestion, especially blended into smoothies. When I had dental work done recently, I leaned heavily on mashed sweet potatoes and scrambled eggs—both easy to eat and filling enough to keep hunger at bay. Also, lukewarm oatmeal with a bit of honey was surprisingly comforting. Just be careful with temperature extremes; even slightly hot or cold stuff can trigger sensitivity. Hang in there...it gets better quicker than you'd think.
"lukewarm oatmeal with a bit of honey was surprisingly comforting"
Totally agree on the oatmeal—saved me when I had my wisdom teeth out. I also found slightly warm soups (like creamy tomato or butternut squash) soothing. Just avoid anything acidic...learned that one the hard way.
