I've definitely noticed something similar. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I stuck to smoothies and mashed potatoes for the first couple days, but by day three or four, I started carefully trying scrambled eggs and soft pasta. Honestly, it felt weird at first—like my gums were confused—but after a meal or two they seemed to toughen up quicker. Maybe it's like working out...you gotta gently push yourself a bit? Did anyone else try this approach or did you stick strictly to the super-soft stuff longer?
I get what you're saying about gently pushing yourself, but I'd be cautious about comparing gums to muscles. Gums heal differently, and pushing too soon can sometimes irritate the extraction sites or even delay healing. Soft pasta and scrambled eggs are usually fine after a few days, as long as you're careful and avoid chewing near the extraction area. I personally stuck to softer foods a bit longer—maybe I'm overly cautious—but everyone's healing timeline is slightly different. Just listen to your body and don't rush it too much.
I hear you on the scrambled eggs—I thought they'd be okay after day three, but nope. Ended up irritating my gums and setting myself back another couple days. Mashed sweet potatoes and lukewarm tomato soup were my best friends for almost a week... patience really is key here.
Interesting you mention tomato soup—I actually found anything acidic like tomatoes or citrus juices made things worse for me. Even lukewarm, the acidity seemed to irritate the extraction site and prolong healing. I stuck mostly to neutral foods like oatmeal (cooled down, obviously) and blended bananas with almond milk. Maybe it's just individual sensitivity, but I'd be cautious with acidic stuff early on... everyone's mouth heals differently, I guess.
You're totally right about acidic foods—everyone's mouth heals a bit differently, and some folks are definitely more sensitive to acidity post-extraction. I've seen patients who can handle tomato soup just fine, while others react exactly like you described. Neutral foods like oatmeal and banana smoothies are always a safe bet in the early days. Sounds like you're doing everything right, honestly... just keep listening to your body and you'll be back to normal eating before you know it. Hang in there!
