Mashed potatoes are great comfort-wise, but did you find they lingered in your mouth too long? I always worry about food getting stuck around healing areas—it's anxiety-inducing honestly. Scrambled eggs were safer, but even then, did you rinse or swish gently afterward? My dentist recommended lukewarm saltwater rinses after eating to keep everything clean. Helped ease my worries a bit...though I still checked obsessively in the mirror after every meal.
"My dentist recommended lukewarm saltwater rinses after eating to keep everything clean. Helped ease my worries a bit...though I still checked obsessively in the mirror after every meal."
Totally relate to this! I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, mashed potatoes were my go-to, but yeah, they definitely lingered and made me paranoid. Scrambled eggs were easier for sure, but I found oatmeal worked even better—smooth enough not to stick around much. And yep, saltwater rinses were a lifesaver. Still caught myself mirror-checking constantly though...guess it's just part of the healing process. Hang in there, it gets easier!
Haha, oatmeal was my savior too—cheap, filling, and didn't lurk around causing trouble.
Same here, felt like a security guard inspecting every corner. Did anyone else risk rice or was that just me being reckless?"Still caught myself mirror-checking constantly though..."
Rice isn't reckless at all, just gotta be careful with the grains sneaking into those tricky spots. I found that if you cook it a bit softer than usual, it tends to behave better—less chance of those tiny bits getting stuck. Also, rinsing your mouth gently with warm salt water afterward helps clear out any stragglers. Worked wonders for me, anyway... might be worth a shot if you're craving something other than oatmeal.
Good tip about cooking the rice softer—I hadn't thought of that. I've been avoiding rice altogether since my dental work started, but oatmeal fatigue is definitely real. Warm salt water rinses have helped me too, especially after meals. I wonder though, does softer rice get mushy or lose flavor? I'm a bit picky with textures, so I'm curious how much softer you cook it without turning it into porridge. Might give it a cautious try tonight... anything beats another bowl of oatmeal at this point. Thanks for sharing your experience, it's reassuring to know there might be other options.