My dentist didn't mention oatmeal specifically, but he did warn me about anything grainy or small bits that could get stuck in the extraction site. Honestly, I ignored him at first (because oatmeal seemed harmless, right?) and regretted it immediately. Spent a good half hour gently rinsing my mouth to get those sneaky oats out. Lesson learned: dentists might actually know what they're talking about sometimes... who knew?
Smoothies and mashed potatoes were my go-to as well, but if you're craving something different, scrambled eggs or creamy soups worked wonders for me. Hang in there—soon enough you'll be back to crunchy snacks and oatmeal without fear.
Haha, oatmeal strikes again... you'd be surprised how many people underestimate those sneaky little grains. I've had patients sheepishly admit to similar oatmeal regrets—you're definitely not alone there. Scrambled eggs were my savior too after my own extraction; they're soft, filling, and less boring than mashed potatoes for the tenth time in a row. Did you find any other unexpected foods that worked well during recovery? Always curious what creative solutions people come up with!
Totally agree about scrambled eggs—they were a lifesaver for me too. Another thing that surprisingly worked well was avocado mashed up with a bit of salt and lemon juice. It was soft enough not to irritate anything, but still felt like actual food, you know? I also tried cottage cheese, which I normally avoid, but it turned out to be pretty soothing and filling. Recovery definitely makes you get creative with your meals...
"Recovery definitely makes you get creative with your meals..."
Haha, seriously. I remember when I had my wisdom teeth out, I was so worried about irritating the extraction sites that I basically lived on lukewarm soup and yogurt for days. Avocado mash sounds like a good idea though—I wish I'd thought of that. Cottage cheese worked surprisingly well for me too, but I had to mix it with a little applesauce because texture-wise it was just... weird. Normally I'm not picky, but something about dental recovery made me extra cautious about what I ate. I even tried blending pasta once (don't ask), and let's just say the texture was not something I'd recommend. It's funny how desperate times call for desperate measures, right?
Haha, blended pasta? Now that's dedication... or desperation. Honestly, cottage cheese mixed with applesauce sounds like one of those combos that's either surprisingly good or just plain strange—can't decide which. Did the sweetness help mask the texture? I'm in braces right now, and after each adjustment, my teeth get so sore that I'm pretty much stuck with smoothies or mashed potatoes for a couple days too. Has anyone tried scrambled eggs during recovery? Seems soft enough, but I'm wondering if they'd be too chewy or sticky. Also, curious if anyone else found cold foods easier than warm ones—I swear cold smoothies always felt way better on my sore teeth than anything warm. Maybe it's just me though...
