I had a similar experience, but mine didn't exactly settle down on its own. When I got my crown done, it felt like I was biting down on a pebble every time I ate. I waited about two weeks, hoping it'd get better, but nope...still felt off. Eventually, I went back and asked the dentist to shave it down just a tiny bit. Honestly, I was super nervous they'd take off too much and I'd end up needing a whole new crown (which I definitely couldn't afford at the time). Thankfully, they were careful and took off just enough to make it comfortable.
Now I'm wondering—how long is too long to wait before going back? Like, is there a point where waiting could actually cause more issues, or is it always safe to give it a bit more time? I'm always paranoid about dental stuff turning into bigger (and pricier) problems down the road...
"Now I'm wondering—how long is too long to wait before going back?"
Honestly, I wouldn't wait much longer than a couple weeks if something still feels off. My daughter had a crown done last year, and we waited almost a month thinking it'd settle...big mistake. It ended up causing some irritation to her gums and we needed an extra visit to sort it out. Better safe than sorry, especially with dental stuff (and bills!). Glad yours worked out okay though!
I'd probably give it a week or two tops. My son had a similar issue after his root canal, and we thought it'd just go away on its own... nope, ended up needing another quick fix. Trust your gut if something feels off.
I agree with giving it a week or two, but I'd also keep a close eye on how things progress day by day. Dental issues can be tricky—sometimes discomfort is just part of the healing process, but other times it's a sign something wasn't quite right during the procedure. My dentist once explained that if the filling material isn't placed correctly or if there's even a tiny gap, bacteria can sneak back in and cause trouble down the line. Not saying that's definitely what's happening here, but it's worth considering.
If you're noticing increased sensitivity or pain that doesn't gradually improve, it might be worth getting a second opinion sooner rather than later. Trusting your gut is solid advice—you're the one experiencing it firsthand, after all. Hope things settle down for you soon... dental stuff can be so frustrating.
Totally agree with keeping an eye on it day by day. Dental stuff can be so weird—I've had procedures where everything seemed fine at first, then a week later, bam, sensitivity hits outta nowhere. My dentist mentioned once that sometimes inflammation around the tooth can linger longer than you'd expect, even if everything was done right. But yeah, if it's getting worse instead of better, I'd definitely get it checked sooner. Better safe than sorry, especially with teeth...they're tricky little things.
