That “weird taste” is honestly one of the most underrated annoyances—totally messes with your appetite and focus. I remember thinking cold foods would be better, but then ice cream actually made my jaw ache more. Ended up just rotating between lukewarm oatmeal and yogurt, which got old real fast. It’s wild how your whole day can revolve around avoiding that one tiny spot in your mouth... and yeah, podcasts were a lifesaver for me too when reading was just not happening.
It’s wild how your whole day can revolve around avoiding that one tiny spot in your mouth...
That’s exactly how it felt for me too. Did you notice certain smells made the taste even worse? For me, coffee was a no-go, which was rough. I also found warm herbal tea helped a little with the ache—have you tried that? Podcasts are great, but sometimes I’d just sit by the window and people-watch to distract myself. Curious, did your appetite come back quickly once things healed up? Mine took a while.
Funny you mention the appetite thing—mine just tanked for a good week. I couldn’t stand the smell of toast, of all things, which used to be my comfort food. Never tried herbal tea though, I might’ve missed out there. I mostly stuck to lukewarm water and mashed potatoes. Distractions helped, but honestly, I got a bit grumpy from the hunger and the ache combined. It’s wild how a tiny patch in your mouth can mess with your whole routine...
It’s wild how a tiny patch in your mouth can mess with your whole routine...
Totally get this. When I had a dry socket, even the smell of coffee made me queasy, and I’m usually a two-cup-a-day person. I found sipping on chamomile tea (lukewarm, not hot) was gentle enough and actually helped settle my stomach a bit. Distractions are key, but honestly, I just gave myself permission to be cranky for a few days. It passes, but it really does throw everything off.
That’s so real—dry socket knocked me out for a week. I tried to keep up with my usual routine, but honestly, my energy just tanked. Here’s what helped me: First, I switched to soft foods (mashed potatoes were my hero). Then, I set tiny goals each day—like just getting outside for a few minutes. I did miss my morning coffee, though...never thought I’d crave plain water so much. It’s wild how something so small can mess with your whole mood, but it does get better, slowly.
