Had a similar issue with a crown myself—dentist said it was supposed to be straightforward, but I ended up sensitive to hot drinks for weeks. Turns out the fit wasn't quite right, just like your son's. Once adjusted, it felt fine, but it definitely taught me that dentistry isn't always an exact science... And trampolines? Yeah, they're basically orthopedic surgeons' best friends. I'll stick to golf—less bouncing, fewer broken bones.
"And trampolines? Yeah, they're basically orthopedic surgeons' best friends."
Haha, ain't that the truth... my wallet still cringes when I drive past the trampoline park. My youngest chipped a tooth there last summer—of course, it was the week after our dental insurance expired (perfect timing, right?). Dentist fixed it up nicely, but now I'm wondering if kids ever outgrow this 'emergency dental visit' phase or if I should just budget for it every year... does it ever end?
Haha, I hate to break it to you, but the dental drama never really ends... it just evolves. When my kids were little, it was trampolines and skateboards. Then came sports—soccer balls to the face, basketball elbows, you name it. Now they're grown and you'd think I'd be off the hook, right? Nope. Last year, my 25-year-old chipped his tooth biting into a sandwich (seriously, a sandwich). Apparently, there was an olive pit hiding in there. So yeah, budgeting for dental emergencies is probably wise.
"My youngest chipped a tooth there last summer—of course, it was the week after our dental insurance expired (perfect timing, right?)."
And isn't that always how it goes? Dental insurance seems to have some kind of sixth sense for expiring exactly when you need it most. My advice: just accept that your dentist will always be on speed dial. At least mine has a good sense of humor about it... probably because I've funded his vacations for years now.
Haha, sounds familiar. My kids are long grown, but the dental saga continues. Last month, I cracked a crown on popcorn—plain popcorn, no kernels in sight. Dentist said it was "wear and tear," which I guess is code for "you're getting older." Moral of the story: dental drama doesn't retire when your kids move out... it just shifts gears.
"Moral of the story: dental drama doesn't retire when your kids move out... it just shifts gears."
Ugh, reading this makes me even more nervous about my first dental appointment next week. I've been putting it off forever, but now I have this weird sensitivity in one tooth, and I'm convinced it's something serious. Did you feel any pain before your crown cracked, or was it totally out of nowhere? Trying to mentally prepare myself for all possibilities here...
