Did the oatmeal texture really not bother you at all? I was super cautious when my son had his wisdom teeth out, and oatmeal seemed like it might still have tiny bits that could sneak into the sockets. We stuck strictly to smoothies and super smooth soups for the first few days. Maybe I was overly anxious, but even mashed bananas felt risky at first... Did you blend yours completely smooth or just mash it up? Curious if I was being overly cautious here.
I totally get why you'd be cautious—dry sockets are no joke, and it's always better to err on the side of caution. But honestly, oatmeal never gave me any trouble when I had my wisdom teeth out. I didn't blend it completely smooth, just cooked it a bit longer than usual so it was extra soft and creamy. The key for me was making sure it wasn't too thick or sticky, so nothing got stuck in the sockets. I did avoid anything with seeds or tiny hard bits, though—like berries or nuts.
Funny enough, mashed bananas felt riskier to me because they seemed stickier and harder to rinse out afterward. Everyone's mouth heals differently, so maybe your caution wasn't overly anxious, just tailored to your son's comfort level. Still, oatmeal was a lifesaver for me when smoothies got boring...which happened pretty quickly, haha.
Interesting you mention bananas—I actually found them easier than oatmeal, maybe because I mashed them into a really thin puree. But now you've got me wondering about other soft foods. Has anyone tried scrambled eggs early on? They're soft enough, but I'm concerned they might leave tiny bits behind that could cause issues...or am I just overthinking this whole thing?
Scrambled eggs worked fine for me, actually...just had to make sure they were really soft and fluffy. But I get your worry about little bits getting stuck—ever thought about something like cottage cheese instead? It's soft but might be easier to rinse out gently afterward.
Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I totally get the worry about bits getting stuck. Cottage cheese sounds like a decent alternative, though honestly, the texture always weirded me out a bit...maybe that's just me? I ended up relying a lot on yogurt—it's smooth, easy to eat, and pretty affordable if you're watching your budget. Plus, you can mix in some honey or mashed banana for extra flavor without worrying about chunks. Hang in there, though; it really does get easier after the first few days. Before you know it, you'll be back to eating regular stuff again.
