Just got a tooth yanked yesterday, and I'm already bored of applesauce and yogurt. Sitting here daydreaming about pizza and crunchy tacos...ugh. Anyway, it got me thinking—imagine you're stuck on a deserted island right after dental surgery, what creative soft-food meals would you whip up to survive? Curious to see what tasty (or weird) ideas you guys come up with...
I feel your pain...had a couple teeth pulled last year and I swear I dreamed about crunchy foods for days. Honestly, mashed potatoes and smoothies got old fast for me too. One thing that saved me was blending soups—like broccoli cheddar or potato leek—until they were super smooth. Warm, comforting, and at least felt like a proper meal.
If I were stuck on an island though, I'd probably try mashing up bananas or avocados if they're around. Maybe even coconut meat blended with some fresh fruit juice? Could be tasty, or at least interesting enough to distract from the soreness.
Speaking of distractions, did anyone else find themselves craving foods they normally don't even like after dental work? I remember suddenly wanting carrot sticks, and I usually can't stand them raw...weird how the brain works. Did you notice any odd cravings popping up?
I totally get the weird craving thing—after my wisdom teeth came out, I suddenly wanted celery dipped in peanut butter, and normally I avoid celery like the plague. Maybe it's just our brains rebelling against restrictions? Honestly though, blended soups were a lifesaver for me too. But did anyone else feel anxious about eating solid foods again afterward...like worrying you'd accidentally hurt yourself or something? Or was that just me being overly cautious?
"But did anyone else feel anxious about eating solid foods again afterward...like worrying you'd accidentally hurt yourself or something?"
Yeah, I totally felt that anxiety too. Even after the dentist gave me the green light, I kept imagining biting down and feeling something snap or shift...ugh. It took me a solid week before I'd even trust myself with toast. Weird how our brains mess with us like that, isn't it?
And speaking of cravings, mine was pickles—like straight-up dill pickles from the jar. Normally I'm indifferent to them, but post-extraction, I swear I could've eaten them all day. Maybe it's our bodies subconsciously asking for certain nutrients or something? Who knows.
Blended soups were good, but honestly, mashed potatoes were my hero food. Easy to eat, satisfying enough to feel like a meal, and comforting as heck. Did anyone else find themselves getting creative with seasoning just to escape boredom? Garlic powder and parmesan became my best friends for a while there...
I definitely relate to the anxiety around solid foods afterward. Even after the dentist reassured me it was safe, I kept chewing super cautiously, convinced something would shift or reopen. Took me ages before I felt comfortable biting into anything remotely crunchy again.
And I totally second mashed potatoes as a lifesaver. After my extraction, I experimented a lot with sweet potatoes too—mashed with a bit of butter, cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup. It felt like dessert but still hearty enough for dinner. Blended soups were nice at first, but after a while, they all started tasting the same. I remember getting weirdly creative with smoothies too, adding peanut butter or oats just to make them feel more substantial.
Funny how cravings work though...for me, it was salty stuff. I missed chips so badly, I ended up seasoning cottage cheese with taco seasoning just to get that savory fix. Sounds bizarre, but honestly wasn't half bad. Guess our brains really do find ways to cope when we're stuck eating soft foods for days on end...
