One thing I wish I’d asked was about the weird taste in my mouth after the procedure. No one warned me about that either, and it stuck around for a bit. Everyone talks about pain, but there’s all these little things they just don’t mention upfront.
Totally relate to this. That weird taste threw me off—mine was kind of metallic and honestly made me paranoid something went wrong. It’s wild how they prep you for pain but skip over all the other stuff that can mess with your head. I wish dentists were more upfront about side effects like that, or even just how long your mouth might feel “off” in general.
Also, jaw fatigue is so real. No one ever tells you that holding your mouth open for ages is going to leave you sore for days. I had to eat soft foods way longer than I expected because chewing felt like a chore.
One thing I’d add: I wish I’d asked about lingering numbness too. Mine lasted hours longer than they said it would, and I kept worrying it was permanent (classic overthinker here). There’s just so much anxiety around these little things that don’t get mentioned until you’re actually dealing with them.
That metallic taste is so weird, right? I remember thinking I was the only one who noticed it—mine lasted a couple days and honestly made coffee taste even worse than usual. The numbness thing is real too. I was told it’d wear off in an hour or two, but my lip felt like a balloon for most of the afternoon. Not gonna lie, I kept poking at it to see if sensation was coming back (probably not recommended).
Jaw fatigue caught me by surprise as well. My dentist mentioned “some discomfort,” but I swear my jaw was clicking for a week. Eating soup and yogurt got old fast... I wish they’d just give you a heads up about all the random stuff that isn’t technically “pain” but still makes recovery annoying.
Honestly, I think the mental side of it is worse than the physical sometimes. You leave with this list of things to expect, but nobody talks about weird tastes or how your bite might feel off for a bit. Would’ve saved me some anxious Googling if I’d known ahead of time.
I wish they’d just give you a heads up about all the random stuff that isn’t technically “pain” but still makes recovery annoying.
Totally get this. I actually had no idea my bite would feel weird for days—kept thinking something was wrong. I wish I’d asked if it’s normal to feel “off” even after the numbness fades. The metallic taste thing freaked me out too, like, is this permanent? Turns out it’s not, but nobody tells you these little things.
I get what you mean about weird sensations, but did your dentist actually say those were normal? Mine kept insisting everything would feel fine after the numbness, so when my bite felt off, I started worrying they missed something. Maybe it’s worth asking for a second opinion if anything still feels wrong after a few days. Not sure if dentists always mention the metallic taste either—could that be from the meds or the materials they use?
Not sure if dentists always mention the metallic taste either—could that be from the meds or the materials they use?
That metallic taste thing threw me off too. I had it after my root canal and my orthodontist said it was probably from the temporary filling material, not meds. It faded after a couple days, but it was weird. About your bite feeling off—mine felt different for almost a week, especially since I’m already used to my teeth shifting with braces. Did you get any new sensitivity to hot or cold, or is it just the bite?
