Is it weird that I’m more scared of biting into a sandwich than the actual dental work?
Not weird at all. I still cut my sandwiches into tiny pieces after getting a crown, just in case. Even after several years, I’m always a bit nervous chewing on that side. My dentist swears the crown is strong, but I get the anxiety—especially after all that work and money. You’re definitely not alone. It does get a little easier with time, but I still avoid anything too crunchy.
I totally get that sandwich fear—honestly, the mental image of biting into a crusty baguette after a crown still gives me flashbacks. Do you ever feel like you’re overthinking every single bite? I remember after my root canal and crown, I spent weeks chewing on the “safe” side. Even now, if something’s super chewy or crunchy, I hesitate. Have you found any foods that actually feel okay? Or is it just a trust thing over time?
I remember after my root canal and crown, I spent weeks chewing on the “safe” side.
- 100% relate to this. I still find myself defaulting to the “good side” sometimes, especially with stuff like apples or anything crunchy.
- For me, soft foods (scrambled eggs, yogurt, pasta) felt safest at first. Toast was a hard no for a while.
- It does seem like trust builds slowly. I still hesitate with chewy bread but it’s less panic now, more just being careful.
- Honestly, I think a little caution is normal. Crowns are supposed to be strong, but our brains take longer to catch up than our teeth do.
- You’re definitely not alone in overthinking every bite… but it does get easier.
I get where the caution comes from, but honestly, I think sometimes people are a bit too hesitant with crowns after a root canal. They're designed to handle normal chewing—even crunchy foods—once everything’s healed up. I’ve seen plenty of folks avoid using that side way longer than needed, which can actually throw off your bite over time. Sure, being careful at first makes sense, but after a couple weeks, most crowns can handle more than we give them credit for. It’s more about confidence than the crown itself, in my experience.
I totally relate to this. After my root canal, I was so nervous about biting down on my new crown that I basically ate on the other side for weeks. My dentist kept reassuring me it was stronger than I thought, but it took a while to trust it. Once I finally started using it normally, everything felt more balanced—no weird jaw aches anymore. It really is a confidence thing... funny how our brains can hold us back even when the tooth is fine.
