The mashed potatoes diet is real—mine included a lot of applesauce and yogurt, too.
Totally relate to the soft foods phase. I basically lived on pudding cups for a few days—no shame. That “tallest tooth” feeling is so odd, but you’re right, it settles down once the permanent crown’s in. And those little brushes? Game changer. I was surprised how much easier they made cleaning around the crown. Saltwater rinses weren’t my favorite, but honestly, they helped more than I expected. It’s wild how fast your mouth just gets back to normal.
That tallest tooth feeling threw me off too—like, I kept biting down to check if it was actually higher or just my imagination. Did anyone else have jaw soreness after the crown went on? Mine lasted a bit longer than I expected. I’m curious if anyone skipped the saltwater rinses and still healed up fine... I found them kind of gross, but maybe that’s just me. Also, has anyone had issues with food getting stuck around the crown, even with those little brushes?
That “tallest tooth” thing drove me nuts for days. I kept biting down on random snacks just to check if I was imagining it or not. Jaw soreness—yep, had that for a week or so. I actually skipped the saltwater rinses because, honestly, I can’t stand the taste. Didn’t seem to slow down the healing, but who knows. Food getting stuck is the bane of my existence now, even with those tiny brushes. Sometimes I just use a toothpick and pray I don’t poke my gum. Anyone else just give up and swish with water after every meal?
Sometimes I just use a toothpick and pray I don’t poke my gum.
Toothpicks are my guilty pleasure too, even though my dentist gave me the stink eye about it. Those tiny brushes cost more than my lunch some days, so I just swish water like crazy and hope for the best. Not sure if it’s “approved,” but hey, my wallet approves.
Those tiny brushes cost more than my lunch some days, so I just swish water like crazy and hope for the best.
- Had a similar debate with myself after my root canal. Dentist pushed those little interdental brushes, but they add up quick.
- Tried the toothpick route, but honestly, I kept worrying about splinters or pushing stuff deeper.
- Ended up getting a cheap water flosser online—surprisingly effective. Not perfect, but way better than just rinsing.
- Still use regular floss where I can, but the tech solution helped me keep things clean without going broke.