I've noticed lately that whenever I'm eating, especially something chewy like bagels or steak, my bite feels totally off. Like one side of my teeth hits first and it's super uncomfortable. I catch myself shifting food around awkwardly in my mouth just to chew properly, you know? It's driving me nuts. Wondering if anyone else deals with this weird uneven bite thing or if it's just me being overly sensitive...
Had something similar happen to me a few years back. It started out subtle, just like you're describing—felt like one side of my teeth was hitting first, especially noticeable with tougher foods. Thought I was just imagining things or being overly picky at first, but it gradually got worse and started bugging me more and more.
Eventually, I mentioned it during a routine dental checkup, and turns out my bite had shifted slightly due to some dental work I'd had done previously. Dentist explained that even minor changes in fillings or crowns can throw off your bite alignment. He did a quick adjustment—just shaved down a tiny bit of a filling—and it made a huge difference. Felt normal again almost immediately.
Not saying that's definitely what's going on with you, but might be worth mentioning at your next dental visit. Could be something simple like that, or maybe even grinding your teeth at night without realizing it. Either way, you're not being overly sensitive—uneven bites can be super annoying and uncomfortable.
I noticed something similar with my daughter last year—she kept complaining that chewing felt "weird" and uneven. At first, I honestly thought she was just being picky or maybe had a loose tooth coming in (she was around 9 at the time), but it kept bothering her. Finally brought it up at her dentist appointment, and turns out she'd been grinding her teeth at night without us even realizing it. Dentist said kids do it more often than you'd think, especially if they're stressed or anxious about something.
We ended up getting her one of those custom night guards. Took her a few nights to get used to wearing it, but after that, she said things felt way better. No more complaints about uneven chewing or discomfort. Might be worth checking out if you haven't already—sometimes it's something simple like that, and it's definitely not just you being overly sensitive.
Had something similar myself a few years back—kept feeling like my bite was off, chewing felt awkward, and I even started getting headaches. Dentist said I was grinding my teeth at night (never would’ve guessed!). Got fitted for one of those custom night guards, and honestly, it made a huge difference. Took a bit to get used to sleeping with it, but now I barely notice it. Might be worth looking into if you haven't yet...could save you some discomfort down the road.
