I totally get where you’re coming from. I babied my onlay for way too long—cut everything into tiny pieces and avoided anything crunchy. Eventually, I realized I was just making myself nuts. Once I relaxed, it held up fine, even with apples. The dentist wasn’t kidding about the strength.
That’s totally relatable. I remember being super cautious with my first onlay, too—felt like one wrong bite would ruin everything. Turns out, they really are tough. My dentist said they’re built to handle normal chewing, and honestly, after a few weeks, I stopped overthinking it. Still, I do avoid chewing ice... just in case.
My kiddo just got an onlay after a baby tooth cracked (never thought we’d be dealing with that so young). I was nervous about her eating, but honestly, she was back to chomping on apple slices in no time. I still cut things up smaller for peace of mind, though... old habits die hard.
I still cut things up smaller for peace of mind, though... old habits die hard.
Totally get that—sometimes I still cut my own food smaller after dental work, just out of habit. Did your dentist mention how long the onlay should last on a baby tooth? I’ve heard they’re pretty sturdy, but I always wonder if they hold up as well as crowns, especially with kids and their snack choices. Any issues with sensitivity so far?
Yeah, I know what you mean—it’s hard to shake those habits, especially after dental work. My dentist mentioned onlays should last several years on a baby tooth, but it really depends on how careful you are and the kid’s eating habits. I do think they’re less bulky than crowns, which is nice, but I’ve noticed a bit of sensitivity to cold drinks at first. Nothing major, though. Honestly, I’d say the biggest challenge is just making sure my kid doesn’t go wild with sticky snacks...
