"Mine always has some cooking competition on, and I'm sitting there starving because I skipped breakfast out of anxiety... not helpful."
Haha, that's painfully relatable. Our waiting room TV seems permanently stuck on home renovation shows—so I end up mentally redesigning my entire house while nervously waiting for my own dental appointments.
About your bite feeling off after the retreatment, that's actually pretty common. When I had mine redone a couple years back, I swear it felt like they'd filed down way too much. Eating felt weird, and I kept obsessively checking in the mirror thinking something looked off. But after about a week or so, things gradually settled into place. Teeth can be surprisingly sensitive to even tiny adjustments, so give it a bit of time. Of course, if it's still bugging you after several days or causing discomfort when chewing, definitely don't hesitate to have someone take another look—peace of mind is worth it. Hang in there!
"Eating felt weird, and I kept obsessively checking in the mirror thinking something looked off."
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who did that. When my daughter had her retreatment, she kept saying her teeth felt "wrong" for days. I was convinced they'd messed something up, but sure enough, after about a week it settled down completely. Teeth seem super picky about even tiny changes, so I'd say give it a bit more time before worrying too much... easier said than done, I know.
"Teeth seem super picky about even tiny changes"
Yeah, teeth are surprisingly sensitive to even the smallest adjustments. I remember after my own retreatment, I kept thinking something was off whenever I bit down—almost like my bite had shifted slightly. Drove me nuts for a good week or so, but eventually it settled back to normal. Did your dentist mention anything about adjusting the bite afterward? Sometimes a tiny tweak can make all the difference...
I totally get what you're going through—after my root canal retreatment, even the tiniest shift felt huge. It took a couple weeks for things to feel normal again, but eventually it did settle down. Hang in there, it really does get better with time.
"It took a couple weeks for things to feel normal again, but eventually it did settle down."
Yeah, I can relate to this completely. When I had my root canal retreatment done last year, I was convinced something was seriously wrong at first. Every tiny sensation felt magnified, and I kept obsessing over whether the dentist had filed too much or missed something important. Honestly, I even went back to the dentist like three times in two weeks because I was so sure something wasn't right. He was patient with me, thankfully, and reassured me each time that everything looked good.
Looking back now, I realize that the anxiety and hyper-awareness of every little sensation were probably making things worse. Teeth are weirdly sensitive after procedures like this, and your mouth needs some time to adjust and heal. I remember constantly tapping my tooth with my tongue, thinking "yep, definitely feels off," but eventually, I just got tired of worrying about it so much and tried to distract myself.
After about three weeks, I suddenly realized I'd gone a whole day without even thinking about the tooth. It was such a relief. So yeah, give it some time and try not to stress too much (easier said than done, I know). If you're still feeling unsure after a few weeks, it never hurts to get a quick check-up for peace of mind. But chances are, your tooth is just going through the normal healing process, and it'll settle down soon enough. Hang in there—it really does get better.
