Mashed sweet potatoes were definitely a good idea at first, but yeah, I totally get what you mean about sweetness overload. After a couple days, I switched to savory stuff like mashed avocado and soups—anything to break up that sugary monotony. Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I was paranoid about bits getting stuck too. Funny story: I actually spent like 20 minutes carefully rinsing my mouth after every meal, convinced I'd missed something. Occupational hazard, I guess...but better safe than sorry, you're right.
Heat packs were a lifesaver for me around day 4 or 5. Ice felt great initially, but after a while, my jaw muscles just wanted warmth and relaxation. Alternating between the two really helped ease the stiffness. Honestly, two weeks sounds about right for feeling fully normal again. Everyone heals differently, but being cautious about dry socket or infection is smart—I've seen enough cases to know it's worth the extra effort. Glad you're feeling better now!
Mashed avocado was a lifesaver for me too, good call there. Also, seconding the heat packs suggestion—around day 3 or 4 my jaw felt super stiff and switching to warmth really helped loosen things up. Curious if anyone noticed sensitivity in their other teeth afterward? Mine felt weirdly sensitive for about a week post-op, especially with cold drinks...wonder if that's common or just me being overly aware.
Totally agree about the tooth sensitivity—it's actually pretty common. My dentist explained that after wisdom teeth removal, the nerves in your jaw and gums can get a bit irritated or inflamed, causing temporary sensitivity in nearby teeth. I experienced something similar; cold drinks were uncomfortable for about ten days post-op. Thankfully, it gradually faded on its own. Just keep an eye on it, and if it persists beyond a couple weeks or gets worse, checking in with your dentist wouldn't hurt...better safe than sorry.
Glad to hear your sensitivity eased up after 10 days...mine hung around a bit longer, closer to two weeks. At first, I was convinced something was wrong because ice cream suddenly became my enemy (tragic, right?). But my dentist reassured me it was just nerve irritation and inflammation, pretty much what you described. It did eventually fade away on its own, thankfully. Still, if you're ever unsure or it's really bugging you, never hurts to check in with another dentist for peace of mind.
At first, I was convinced something was wrong because ice cream suddenly became my enemy (tragic, right?). But my dentist reassured me it was just nerve irritation and inflammation, pretty much wha...
Mine took about two weeks too. I remember panicking slightly when cold water felt like electric shocks...but yeah, dentist said the same thing—just nerves acting up. Glad that's behind me now, ice cream withdrawal was no joke.
