Smoothies were definitely my go-to as well, but after a couple days I was craving something with a bit more substance. I remember trying to blend up mac and cheese once—yeah, don't recommend that one. 😂 But soups were a lifesaver for sure. I got pretty creative with broccoli cheddar soup, blended it smooth and let it cool down to lukewarm. It wasn't exactly gourmet dining, but at least it felt like real food again.
Also, totally agree on the saltwater rinses. My dentist recommended them, and I was skeptical at first (seemed too simple?), but they really did help speed things along. Hang in there—soon enough you'll be back to crunchy snacks and wondering why you ever missed chewing so much...
"But soups were a lifesaver for sure. I got pretty creative with broccoli cheddar soup, blended it smooth and let it cool down to lukewarm."
Broccoli cheddar was my saving grace too—though buying it premade got pricey fast. Ended up making big batches at home, freezing portions, and reheating as needed. Saved a ton, and honestly, homemade tasted way better. Saltwater rinses felt weirdly effective for me too...who knew something so basic could help that much? Hang tight, you'll be crunching chips again soon enough.
Broccoli cheddar was good, but honestly, tomato basil soup was my MVP. I remember making a huge pot, blending it super smooth, and then freezing it in ice cube trays. Sounds weird, but it made reheating small portions way easier. And yeah, saltwater rinses felt kinda old-school, but they really did help. Hang in there...before you know it, you'll be back to eating popcorn without a second thought.
Tomato basil sounds pretty tasty, but I gotta say, broccoli cheddar was my lifesaver. I made a huge batch too, but instead of ice cube trays, I portioned mine into muffin tins lined with plastic wrap. Once frozen, I popped them out and stored them in a freezer bag—super convenient and budget-friendly. The ice cube tray idea is clever though...might have to try that next time.
Honestly, the saltwater rinse felt kinda weird at first, but it really did help more than I expected. My dentist recommended it, and at first I was skeptical—like how can something so simple actually work? But after a couple days, I noticed a big difference in healing speed and comfort.
Speaking of popcorn...that's one thing I'm still cautious about even months after my extraction. Kernels getting stuck is no joke! Did anyone else find themselves avoiding certain foods way longer than necessary just because they were paranoid? Or am I just being overly cautious here...
"Did anyone else find themselves avoiding certain foods way longer than necessary just because they were paranoid?"
You're definitely not alone—I avoided chips and popcorn for months after my extraction. Even now, I chew super carefully on that side...guess the paranoia sticks around longer than you'd think.
