Totally feel you on the eggs! I went through braces adjustments recently and scrambled eggs were my go-to. Never thought I'd get creative with mashed bananas either, but mixing them with a spoonful of peanut butter was surprisingly tasty and filling. Dental struggles really do bring out our inner chefs, don't they? Hang in there—it gets better pretty quickly, and soon you'll be back to crunchy snacks again.
Mashed bananas and peanut butter, huh? Never thought of that combo...does it taste more banana-y or peanut buttery? I'm still stuck on smoothies myself, but getting a bit bored. Did you find anything savory that worked besides eggs and potatoes? I'm curious if anyone tried soups or something else easy to handle. Anyway, appreciate the encouragement—good to know crunchy snacks aren't gone forever.
"Did you find anything savory that worked besides eggs and potatoes? I'm curious if anyone tried soups or something else easy to handle."
Soups were definitely my go-to after dental work. I found creamy tomato basil and butternut squash soups particularly satisfying—smooth, flavorful, and easy on the healing gums. As for the banana-peanut butter combo, I'd say it leans slightly more banana-y, but the peanut butter adds a nice richness. And don't worry, crunchy snacks will be back before you know it...just hang in there a bit longer.
I remember soups being a lifesaver too, especially creamy broccoli cheddar—warm, comforting, and filling enough to keep hunger away. I was pretty anxious about irritating the extraction site, so I stuck mostly with smooth textures and avoided anything acidic or spicy for a while (tomato soup made me nervous, but glad it worked out for you!). One thing that surprised me was savory oatmeal—I know it sounds kinda weird, but mixing in some cheese or soft-cooked veggies made it feel more like a meal than breakfast mush. Honestly though, after a few days of smoothies and mashed potatoes, even oatmeal felt gourmet. Hang in there...it gets easier soon.
Creamy broccoli cheddar is definitely a winner—warm, tasty, and gentle on the extraction site. Good call steering clear of acidic or spicy foods at first; everyone's healing process is a bit different, so it's smart to listen to your body. Savory oatmeal actually sounds pretty intriguing! I've heard patients mention mixing in soft scrambled eggs or avocado too, which seemed odd at first but apparently works wonders when you're craving something more substantial. Honestly, after days of smoothies and mashed potatoes, anything with texture feels like a five-star meal, right? You're doing great though...usually by day four or five things start looking up and you can slowly ease back into your normal diet. Hang in there—you're almost through the toughest part.
