Haha, the Lego brick analogy is spot-on—I felt exactly the same way when I got my porcelain crown. Took forever to get used to it, kept feeling like something was stuck in there. I've been thinking of switching to zirconia because my dentist mentioned it's tougher and might last longer. Did your dentist give you an idea on lifespan differences between the two? Curious if the switch is worth it long-term...
"Haha, the Lego brick analogy is spot-on—I felt exactly the same way when I got my porcelain crown."
Lol, same here! When I first got mine, it felt like chewing on a tiny marble for a few weeks. It does get better though, promise. I've had both porcelain and zirconia crowns over the years, and honestly, zirconia feels sturdier to me—especially if you're prone to grinding or clenching. My dentist mentioned zirconia could last a good 15-20 years with proper care, compared to porcelain's roughly 10-15. Might be worth considering for peace of mind long-term...
Hahaha, the marble analogy is perfect...my daughter said the exact same thing when she first got her porcelain crown. Took her a good two weeks to stop complaining about it feeling weird. Interesting about zirconia though—I hadn't heard much about it until now. She's a bit of a grinder at night, so maybe zirconia would've been a smarter choice for durability. Definitely something I'll bring up with the dentist next time we're in. Thanks for sharing your experience!
My dentist actually recommended zirconia for me specifically because I grind my teeth at night. I've had mine for about 5 years now, and honestly, it's held up way better than the porcelain one I had before. Porcelain looked nicer at first, but it chipped after just a couple years—probably from grinding. Zirconia feels a bit odd initially (like your daughter said about porcelain), but you get used to it pretty quickly. Definitely worth mentioning to your dentist next visit, especially if durability's a concern.
"Porcelain looked nicer at first, but it chipped after just a couple years—probably from grinding."
Had a similar experience myself. My porcelain crown cracked after about three years, and my dentist suggested zirconia as a replacement. At first, I wasn't thrilled because it felt bulkier and less natural than porcelain, but honestly, it's been rock solid since then (going on four years now). If you're prone to grinding, zirconia seems like the safer bet long-term... even if it takes some getting used to.
