Totally get this—my daughter called her crown “crunchy” for weeks. I brushed it off at first, but turns out it was sitting a bit high and needed another tweak. Kids can be dramatic, but sometimes their instincts are spot-on. If it still feels weird, might be worth a second look.
Kids can be dramatic, but sometimes their instincts are spot-on.
Honestly, this is so true—kids have a sixth sense for when something’s off. I’ve seen more than a few “crunchy” crowns in my chair, and it’s wild how often the little ones are right about it not feeling quite right. Even adults sometimes just get used to a weird bite and don’t realize it’s an issue until things start hurting.
As for root canals needing a do-over… yeah, it’s frustrating, but it happens. Sometimes a canal gets missed, or there’s a sneaky extra root, or bacteria just won’t quit. Doesn’t always mean the dentist messed up—teeth are just complicated little things. If your kiddo (or you) keeps saying something feels off, trust those instincts. Better to double-check than tough it out and end up with more trouble down the line.
I always tell people: “If your mouth is trying to tell you something, listen.” Even if it sounds like drama at first.
ROOT CANALS ARE JUST TRICKY SOMETIMES
I totally relate to the “weird bite” thing—happened to me after a crown, and I kept thinking it was just in my head until the dentist adjusted it. As for root canals, I used to think once you got one, that tooth was set for life... but yeah, turns out not always. Sometimes there’s a hidden canal or the infection just lingers. It’s wild how much is going on inside one little tooth. I kinda wish someone had explained all this to me before my first redo—would’ve saved me some stress and a lot of Googling.
WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I hear you on the “set for life” assumption. I used to think the same thing—root canal equals problem solved, right? Turns out, teeth have their own ideas. I’ve had two redos over the years, and honestly, both times caught me off guard. The first one, I thought I was just being paranoid because my jaw felt sore months later. Dentist said sometimes those little side canals are so tiny they get missed, even with all the fancy tools.
It’s wild how much can hide in a tooth. I remember feeling frustrated, like, “Didn’t I already go through this?” But after the second round, things finally settled down. Looking back, I wish I’d known it wasn’t something I did wrong—it’s just how teeth can be. Nobody really tells you that up front. It’s easy to blame yourself or think the dentist messed up, but sometimes it’s just anatomy and luck.
I know it’s stressful and honestly a pain (literally and financially), but you’re definitely not alone. It’s not just you or your dentist—this happens to more people than you’d think. And yeah, that “weird bite” feeling after a crown is real. I went back twice before mine felt normal. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re imagining things.
If it helps at all, my redo root canals held up way better than the first ones. Maybe they got extra thorough on round two, who knows. Just hang in there—it gets better, and most of us end up with a weird dental story or two by the time we hit a certain age. At least now you know it’s not just you!
I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think once you had a root canal, that was the end of it—like, sealed for good, move on with your life. But nope, teeth have their own agenda. I had one redone about six years after the first one, and honestly, I was so annoyed. It started with just this dull ache that wouldn’t quit, and I kept thinking, “Isn’t this supposed to be fixed already?”
What really got me is how nobody talks about how complicated roots are. My dentist showed me an x-ray and pointed out these little hidden canals that can get missed, even if everything looks fine at first. It’s not always about the dentist missing something—I mean, they’re not magicians. Sometimes our teeth are just stubborn.
I will say, the redo felt like a bigger hassle (and hit to my wallet) than the original, but it finally did the trick. My advice? Don’t beat yourself up about it and don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re being dramatic. Dental stuff is weirdly personal—everyone’s mouth is different. And yeah, that “off” feeling with a new crown is real. Took me weeks to stop noticing mine.
Hang in there. Most folks I know end up with at least one bizarre dental story by the time they hit their fifties... guess it’s just part of the ride.