Cold, soft, bread-y pizza is honestly underrated—especially after dental work. I used to be all about the crispy thin crust, but after a couple rounds of fillings and one particularly rough crown, I totally get what you mean about those sharp edges. The olive oil trick never worked for me either; my slices just turned into a sad, floppy mess. I’ve found that letting the pizza sit out for 10-15 minutes before eating helps take the chill off without toughening it up. Not glamorous, but hey, at least it doesn’t feel like I’m chewing on gravel.
Letting the pizza sit out is a solid move—I've done that myself after some bridge work. I used to nuke slices for a few seconds, but even that tiny bit of heat made the cheese rubbery and the bread tough, which didn’t help my sore jaw at all. One thing I’ve tried is slicing the pizza into smaller strips or squares before eating. Less pressure per bite, and you can avoid those chewy crust bits that love to stick to dental work. It’s not elegant, but it gets the job done.
Cutting the pizza into smaller pieces is actually a pretty clever workaround—I've seen a lot of patients struggle with chewy crusts after bridge work. Sometimes, even the “soft” parts can be surprisingly tough on healing gums. Ever tried using a fork and knife? Not the most traditional way to eat pizza, but it can save your jaw some grief. I do wonder if letting it sit out too long changes the flavor much for you, though...
Letting pizza sit out does mess with the flavor a bit, at least for me. It gets kind of rubbery and the cheese loses that gooey-ness, you know? I actually found that microwaving a slice for just a few seconds makes it softer without totally ruining the taste. Using a fork and knife is alright, but I always feel like I’m missing out on the whole pizza experience when I do that. Cutting it into tiny pieces by hand feels a little more satisfying, even if it’s a bit messy. I guess everyone’s mouth heals differently, but I’d rather have slightly messier fingers than eat cold, tough pizza. Just my two cents.
Microwaving for just a few seconds really does make a difference, doesn’t it? I’ve tried the fork and knife thing too, but it just feels weird—like I’m eating lasagna or something. Honestly, messy fingers are a small price to pay for avoiding that jaw ache from cold, chewy pizza. Glad you found what works for you.
