Savory oatmeal's a solid suggestion, hadn't thought of cheese in there before. Personally, scrambled eggs have been my go-to during dental work—soft, filling, and you can tweak the seasoning easily. Agree garlic powder can be tricky... learned that the hard way, lol. But dill or chives mixed into eggs never gave me trouble. Might be worth a shot if oatmeal gets boring.
"everyone's sensitivity varies, though."
Definitely true—trial and error seems unavoidable here.
Scrambled eggs are decent, but honestly, after my wisdom teeth removal, I got sick of eggs pretty fast. Something about the texture just got old quick. I ended up leaning more towards mashed sweet potatoes—easy to season, filling, and they don't get as monotonous. Plus, you can throw in a little butter or cinnamon for variety. Cheese oatmeal sounds intriguing, but dairy was a bit iffy for me at first... everyone's different, like you said.
Also, gotta disagree slightly about garlic powder. I found it way easier than fresh garlic—fresh garlic burned like crazy, but a tiny pinch of powder mixed into something mild was fine for me. Maybe I was just lucky? Or desperate for flavor, lol.
Anyway, trial and error is definitely the name of the game. Good luck navigating the construction zone...
Mashed sweet potatoes are definitely underrated—smart move mixing in cinnamon or butter for variety. And you're totally right, everyone's healing process is a bit different. Garlic powder usually is gentler, so your experience makes sense...glad you found something flavorful that worked!
"Mashed sweet potatoes are definitely underrated—smart move mixing in cinnamon or butter for variety."
Totally agree about the cinnamon and butter—those small additions can make a huge difference when your mouth is tender. I remember when I had my wisdom teeth removed, mashed sweet potatoes were my saving grace. At first, I stuck to bland options thinking they'd be safest, but honestly, it just made eating miserable. Once I cautiously added some mild seasoning like garlic powder (like you mentioned, it's surprisingly gentle), meals became something I actually looked forward to again. Everyone's healing timeline really does differ, so patience and experimenting with flavors that suit your comfort level can help immensely. It's great you've found something tasty and gentle enough to enjoy during recovery...makes the whole healing process less daunting.
Mashed sweet potatoes were a lifesaver for me too, but honestly, cinnamon was a bit much for my taste when my mouth was sore. Butter was perfect though—smooth and comforting without any irritation. Did you ever try mixing in a little cream cheese? Sounds weird, I know, but it added a nice creamy texture and mild flavor that didn't sting at all. Might be worth a shot if you're getting bored with your usual combos...
