I completely relate to your experience with ginger ale—it seems soothing in theory, but carbonation can actually irritate sensitive gums. After my own wisdom teeth extraction, I cautiously stuck to lukewarm herbal teas (chamomile was particularly gentle) and creamy soups, much like you described. Potato leek was indeed a comforting choice, though I found tomato-based soups a bit too acidic and irritating. One thing that surprised me was how helpful scrambled eggs turned out to be—soft, nutritious, and easy to swallow without much chewing. I admit, blending mac and cheese never crossed my mind, but it sounds oddly appealing now that you mention it. Recovery can feel slow and frustrating, but you're right about eventually missing the simplicity of the soup-and-soft-food routine. Still, I was relieved when I could finally return to regular meals without anxiety...though I still approach crunchy foods with caution, even years later.
"I admit, blending mac and cheese never crossed my mind, but it sounds oddly appealing now that you mention it."
Blended mac and cheese definitely caught me off guard too—I can't quite decide if that's genius or slightly unsettling! Personally, I found oatmeal to be a lifesaver during recovery. It's filling, gentle on the gums, and easy to flavor differently each day. Also, totally agree about tomato soups; they seemed innocent enough at first, but the acidity was surprisingly harsh. Glad I'm not alone in still being cautious around crunchy foods... popcorn still makes me nervous years later.
Blended mac and cheese sounds like something my kid would invent on a whim, haha. Honestly, I stuck mostly to scrambled eggs and mashed bananas when I had my wisdom teeth out—boring but reliable. Totally get the popcorn anxiety though... years later, I still hesitate before grabbing a handful at movie nights. Funny how certain foods leave lasting impressions after dental adventures, isn't it?
Haha, blended mac and cheese does sound like a kid's culinary masterpiece. Did scrambled eggs actually fill you up, though? I'm already anxious about getting bored of mashed potatoes... and now popcorn's on my worry list too, great.
"Did scrambled eggs actually fill you up, though?"
Honestly, scrambled eggs were my lifesaver after wisdom teeth removal. They're soft enough to eat without much chewing, and the protein kept me feeling full way longer than mashed potatoes ever did. I get your anxiety about popcorn though... kernels are sneaky little devils. But if you're worried about boredom, maybe try some creamy soups or oatmeal? Just make sure they're lukewarm—trust me, hot food on sensitive gums is no joke.
