That’s exactly what my kid went through—super cautious at first, especially with crunchy stuff. Here’s what helped: first, we stuck to softer foods for a couple weeks. Then, we gradually added more texture, always checking in to see if there was any discomfort. After about two months, she barely noticed it. But yeah, ice cubes are still a no-go around here, just in case. It’s wild how the mouth just adapts over time.
Yeah, totally get this. I was all about the soft stuff after my root canal too—mashed potatoes and yogurt basically became my food groups. Tried to save money by skipping fancy “recovery food” and just raided my pantry. Crunchy stuff? Didn’t even risk it for a while. Wild how you start trusting your teeth again after a bit, but ice cubes are still on my “nope” list. Teeth are weirdly resilient... but I’m not pushing my luck.
Wild how you start trusting your teeth again after a bit, but ice cubes are still on my “nope” list.
I totally relate to that—ice cubes just feel like tempting fate. Did you notice any foods that surprised you by being harder (or easier) to eat than you expected? For me, even soft bread felt risky at first. Also, how long did it take before you felt comfortable eating normally again? I was super cautious for weeks, maybe too much.
