That’s super reassuring to read, especially the bit about gentle brushing. I was so paranoid about accidentally hitting the stitches that I probably avoided the area more than I should have.
Yeah, I caved and had some toast on day four and instantly regretted it... felt like every crumb was plotting against me. Glad to know the weird taste is normal though. It’s hard not to overthink every little thing when you’re healing.“Chips on day three is definitely risky—food debris can get stuck really easily, so sticking to softer foods for a bit longer is usually safer, even if it’s boring.”
I completely relate to the paranoia about brushing near stitches—I was convinced I’d somehow unravel them just by looking at them too hard. Ended up doing this weird half-brush, half-hover routine for a few days, which probably wasn’t helping anything. About food, I tried to stick to the “safe” stuff for as long as possible but caved at mashed potatoes with a suspiciously crunchy edge on day five. Instantly regretted it. The mental image of crumbs plotting against you is too real.
The weird taste thing threw me off too. I kept thinking something was wrong, but apparently, it’s just part of healing (and maybe a bit of leftover blood—gross, but true). Honestly, it’s wild how much you start overanalyzing every twinge or flavor when your mouth’s healing. Did you notice any swelling after eating something less soft? I felt like my gums puffed up after anything even slightly chewy, but maybe that was just me being hyper-aware.
That half-hover brushing technique is a rite of passage, I swear. I remember feeling like I was defusing a bomb every time I went near the stitches—one wrong move and kaboom, back to the dentist. As for swelling, I definitely noticed more puffiness after anything remotely chewy (even overcooked pasta set me off). Could be normal inflammation, or maybe just the brain going into hyperdrive. The taste thing is wild, too—mine was like rusty pennies for days. Not exactly gourmet.