"Just watch out for sneaky raisins—those little guys are worse than eggs..."
Haha, totally agree about the raisins. They seem harmless until one gets stuck right in that tender spot...ouch. Oatmeal was okay for me, but honestly, scrambled eggs were my go-to after dental work. Soft, filling, and easy to swallow. Did anyone else find warm foods more soothing than cold stuff, or was that just me?
Warm foods can be soothing, but honestly, I've seen a lot of patients find relief with cold stuff—especially in the first 24 hours. Had one guy swear by chilled applesauce...said it numbed the ache better than anything warm. Guess everyone's mouth reacts differently.
Interesting you mention chilled applesauce... never thought of that. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I stuck mostly to room-temp mashed potatoes and lukewarm soups because cold stuff seemed to make the ache sharper for me. Weird how different mouths react, right? I wonder if it has something to do with nerves or maybe how sensitive your teeth were to temperature before surgery? I mean, smoothies were okay for me after a while, but I had to let them sit out a bit first. Too cold was just too intense. Now I'm curious about the applesauce though—anyone else tried it chilled? Maybe I missed out on something good.
"Weird how different mouths react, right? I wonder if it has something to do with nerves or maybe how sensitive your teeth were to temperature before surgery?"
Yeah, that's exactly what I've been wondering too. I'm scheduled for my wisdom teeth removal next week (kinda nervous tbh), and I've been reading through everyone's experiences trying to prep myself. It's funny because normally I love cold stuff—ice cream, smoothies, popsicles—but now I'm second-guessing if that'll even be comfortable afterward. My dentist mentioned something about nerve sensitivity varying from person to person, so maybe that's why some people handle cold better than others?
Also, the chilled applesauce idea sounds intriguing... I usually eat mine straight from the fridge anyway, but now I'm thinking maybe room temp would be safer at first? Guess I'll have both ready just in case. Thanks for sharing your experience though; it's reassuring to know there's no one-size-fits-all approach here. Fingers crossed my mouth cooperates!
Honestly, I wouldn't stress too much about the cold stuff. When I had mine out, I was convinced I'd be living off ice cream and smoothies, but weirdly enough, room-temp or slightly warm foods felt way better for me. Cold things actually made my jaw tense up more—maybe because of muscle stiffness rather than nerve sensitivity? Not sure exactly, but it wasn't what I expected.
Also, about the applesauce...I tried chilled first too, thinking it'd be soothing, but it ended up feeling kinda harsh on my gums. Room temp was definitely gentler at first. But everyone's different, so having both options ready sounds smart.
One thing I'd suggest is trying lukewarm broth or soups (nothing chunky obviously) early on. It was surprisingly comforting and easier to handle than anything cold. Just something to consider if the cold stuff doesn't pan out like you're hoping. Good luck with your surgery—it's usually not as bad as we imagine beforehand.
