I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried those guards too, hoping they’d be some miracle fix after my third crown—no luck. Ended up just waiting for stuff to cool off, even if it meant giving my pizza the side-eye for five minutes. Sometimes the simplest (and cheapest) tricks work best...
Waiting for food to cool down feels like the slowest five minutes ever, but honestly, it’s saved my mouth from a lot of grief. I’ve tried those store-bought guards too—never really got used to them, and they didn’t do much for the sensitivity after my fillings. For me, letting things cool or even cutting stuff into smaller bites has worked way better than any gadget. Sometimes it’s the low-tech fixes that actually stick.
Cutting pizza into smaller bites is underrated—seriously, it’s like the “life hack” nobody talks about. Did your dentist ever suggest using toothpaste for sensitivity after fillings? I had to experiment with three different brands before one actually helped. Those mouth guards always felt like chewing on a flip-flop to me...
Those mouth guards always felt like chewing on a flip-flop to me...
You know, I hear that all the time about mouth guards, but have you ever tried one of the custom-fit ones from your dentist instead of the store-bought kind? The over-the-counter guards are usually bulky and uncomfortable, but the lab-made ones fit a lot better—most people forget they're even wearing them after a few nights. As for toothpaste, did you notice if your sensitivity was worse with hot or cold foods, or just in general? Sometimes it’s not just the toothpaste, but also how you’re brushing or what you’re eating right after a filling.
The over-the-counter guards are usually bulky and uncomfortable, but the lab-made ones fit a lot better—most people forget they're even wearing them after a few nights.
I used to think all mouth guards were just awkward, but after switching to a custom one, it was night and day. Out of curiosity, did you notice if certain foods triggered your sensitivity more than others? Sometimes cheese or tomato sauce can really set it off for people.
