The onlay’s been fine so far, but every time I bite down on something hard, I get this little jolt of worry.
That’s so relatable—honestly, I still get nervous chewing popcorn. But hey, preserving more of your own tooth is a win in my book. I’d rather have a few “what ifs” than regret not trying.
I totally get that—my kid had an onlay after a root canal and I swear, every time she eats something crunchy, I’m holding my breath. Did your dentist give you any tips about what foods to avoid at first? We were told to go easy on nuts and hard candy for a while.
Weirdly enough, my dentist didn’t mention much about food restrictions after my onlay. He just said to chew gently on the other side for a bit, but nothing super specific about nuts or hard stuff. I actually ate popcorn a couple days later—probably not the best idea in hindsight, but it was fine. Now I’m wondering if some dentists are more cautious than others? Or maybe it depends on the material they use for the onlay. I do still get nervous with things like caramel though... feels like it could rip anything out.
Dude, caramel is my nemesis too—like, I trust nothing sticky after dental work. My dentist was pretty chill about food but I still avoid the hard stuff for a while. Maybe they just know we’re gonna test the limits anyway?
Caramel is basically dental work’s final boss, right? Sticky stuff is a nightmare after a root canal, especially if you’ve got a temp on there. I tell people, think of your tooth like a construction site—soft foods only until the cement dries... unless you’re feeling lucky.
