"blending frozen fruit with yogurt kept me full without any chewing drama."
Smoothies were okay for a bit, but honestly the cold made my mouth ache worse. Lukewarm soups worked better for me—especially blended veggie soups like carrot or squash. Filling enough and didn't irritate anything. Eggs were decent, though. Took about a week before I felt comfortable eating regular food again...guess everyone heals differently.
"Lukewarm soups worked better for me—especially blended veggie soups like carrot or squash."
Totally agree with this. Cold smoothies might feel soothing at first, but they can sometimes trigger sensitivity or even slow down healing by constricting blood vessels. Lukewarm or room-temp foods are usually safer bets, especially in the first few days. Scrambled eggs or mashed potatoes are also gentle and nutritious options. Everyone's recovery timeline varies, but sticking to softer, moderate-temperature foods typically helps things go smoother...at least in my experience.
Totally agree with this.
Yeah, lukewarm soups were definitely easier for me too. I tried smoothies at first, but they just made my jaw ache more. Weirdly enough, oatmeal ended up being my go-to comfort food...warm, filling, and didn't irritate anything.
Yeah, oatmeal was a lifesaver for me too. I remember smoothies being surprisingly uncomfortable—maybe it was the cold or the suction from the straw? Not sure. But oatmeal had just the right consistency and warmth to soothe everything without causing extra pain. Hang in there, it honestly gets better pretty quickly after the first week or so...just take it slow and listen to your body.
Totally agree about oatmeal—warm foods were way easier for me too. Smoothies were tricky because the suction from straws can actually dislodge the blood clot that's forming in the extraction site, causing something called dry socket (which is super painful). Cold stuff can help with swelling initially, but yeah, the straw thing is a no-go for at least the first few days.
For me, I started feeling noticeably better around day 5 or 6. By week two, I was pretty much back to normal eating-wise, though still careful about crunchy or sharp foods. Everyone heals differently, but generally speaking, after the first week things improve rapidly. Just keep rinsing gently with salt water, avoid straws and smoking, and stick to soft foods until you feel comfortable moving on. You're doing great—hang in there!
