It felt huge, like I’d grown an extra tooth or something.
That’s exactly how my kid described it after her first filling—she said it was like having “a rock” stuck in her tooth, even though I could barely see anything. I get so anxious about these things because kids don’t always know how to explain if something’s really wrong, you know? I’m always the one calling the dentist just in case. Better safe than sorry—kids can’t always tell if it’s just new or actually a problem.
I get so anxious about these things because kids don’t always know how to explain if something’s really wrong, you know? I’m always the one calling the dentist just in case.
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I wonder if sometimes we make it a bigger deal than it is. I’m a grown adult and after my first filling, I was convinced something was “off”—kept running my tongue over it, convinced it was sticking out way more than it should. My dentist said it’s totally normal for your mouth to notice even the tiniest change, especially right after a procedure. I think our brains just fixate on anything new or weird in our mouths, even if it’s not actually a problem.
I do get nervous that I’ll miss something important, but at the same time, if it’s just a different feeling, maybe it’s worth giving it a few days before panicking. I guess what I’m saying is, sometimes it’s just our mouths adjusting. Not saying don’t call the dentist (I totally have, more than once), but maybe we don’t need to worry every single time something feels a bit strange.
I think our brains just fixate on anything new or weird in our mouths, even if it’s not actually a problem.
Haha, yes! My kid will get a tiny new filling and suddenly it’s like there’s a boulder in there, at least according to her. I try to remind myself that kids (and honestly, adults too) just need a bit of time to get used to it. Still, I totally relate to the urge to call the dentist for every weird feeling. It’s hard not to worry, especially when your kid can’t really describe what’s going on.
I totally relate to the urge to call the dentist for every weird feeling. It’s hard not to worry, especially when your kid can’t really describe what’s going on.
This is me every single time I get a new crown or even just a cleaning. I swear, my teeth feel “off” for days and I keep poking at them with my tongue, convinced something’s wrong. One time I actually did call my dentist because I thought the bite felt weird after a filling... turns out it was just my brain obsessing over the tiniest change. It’s honestly stressful because you never know if it’s just your nerves or if there really is an issue that needs fixing. I wish I could relax about it, but I always end up worrying until things settle down. Kids probably pick up on that too, which doesn’t help!
I swear, my teeth feel “off” for days and I keep poking at them with my tongue, convinced something’s wrong.
Why is it that our tongues instantly find the tiniest change? I always wonder if I’m just hyper-aware or if something’s actually off. Do you ever get used to that weird feeling, or does it always bug you?