Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

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...