Hi everyone,
Just a personal question. Since most of our mouths are so dry, does anyone have suggestions about eating in restaurants? I like to stay away from them but need to go to dinner with my soon to be in-laws. It is so embarrassing because food sticks to the teeth so bad. Ugggh!
Designer
When I eat in public, I make sure to have lots of water at hand, and I order things like soups, or foods with sauces or gravy. Small bites washed down by liquid seem to work best for me.
Quote from: Linda196 on May 06, 2009, 07:44:17 AM
When I eat in public, I make sure to have lots of water at hand, and I order things like soups, or foods with sauces or gravy. Small bites washed down by liquid seem to work best for me.
Agreed. I always go for the wetter option on a menu!
I know what you mean Designer. I order a BIG glass of water - and they usually have to refill it several times. I've found that I have to stay away from cottage cheese (which I love) when I'm out eating or else I have these little white curds sticking to my teeth . . . not a pretty sight! LOL ;D I've resorted to looking at my son or hubby and smiling and asking "is anything sticking to my teeth?". We've got to do what we've got to do! ::)
I agree with the others, the "wetter", saucier or liquidity the better.
Enjoy your dinner. You can always excuse yourself after eating to go to the ladies room and check everything. ;)
Bucky
I have to agree - Lots of water. I rate my restaurant experiences as to whether the server refills my glass of water before I am sucking air. Roxanne
I agree with what the others have said and I also kind of inconspicously swirl water around my teeth and run my tongue over my teeth. It may not be as insconspicous as I think :)
Anna
I go with Linda on this..
I have to eat so slowly too ,that everyone else is finished long before me, I usually tell a little white lie that I either have a mouth ulcer or denture problem..
I flee to the ladiies straight after the meal, to rinse and check my mouth ... Pain.. ain't it? Dolly
You guys are too funny! :D I knew this was kind of an embarrassing question. I thank each one of you for your ideas, and you all make me feel good knowing I am not alone on this one. The funny thing is that I had to see my ENT this morning. As we were talking about SS, he said, well why don't I just do a lip biopsy right now. Its no big deal, just a few stitches. Due to pride, I almost took him up on it so I would have an "excuse" to not eat very much at dinner. LOL Yes, what a pain ::)
designer
Hi :)
yep - wet food! :)
Agree!
Lots of water and/or Diet Pepsi (my downfall) to drink....and nothing really dry to eat! I think Linda hit it right on the head!
Yep, wet food, water, water, and did I mention water? Oh, and diet coke (my down fall! Sorry Lynnmarie! ;) :D)
Patze
Lots of Diet Coke, my downfall, too. Lucy ::)
Diet Mountain Dew is mine!! Diet Coke comes in second! ;D
Yep, Water Water everywhere.........yes my water intake has tripled maybe more, I carry two bottles in my car, one in my purse, one in my work bag by my bedside ...ect..........it helps but for me it's Ice tea when I am out to eat. and more water..........
Denise