I keep waking up checking for cracks in my crown... anyone else get that?
Honestly, I do the same thing. Even though my dentist reassured me it’s fine, I can’t help but worry, especially after a night where I grind my teeth more than usual. I always end up running my tongue over the crown first thing in the morning, just to make sure it’s still smooth and not chipped.
With boil-and-bite guards, sometimes they feel a little bulky or like they’re pushing on the wrong spots, which makes me second-guess if it’s actually protecting my crown or just making things worse. Did you notice any sore spots on your gums or jaw after wearing yours? I’ve read that even a tiny bit of extra pressure in the wrong place can stress the crown over time.
Have you tried checking if your bite feels different with the guard in? Sometimes I’ll bite down and it just feels off, which makes me more anxious about cracks. Would be curious if anyone else has noticed that or if I’m just too cautious for my own good...
We’ve been through something similar with my kid’s crown, and I totally get the urge to check for cracks all the time. What helped us was getting a custom night guard from the dentist instead of the boil-and-bite ones. It fit way better, didn’t dig into her gums or feel bulky, and honestly, her bite felt more natural with it in. I know they cost more, but for us it was worth not having to stress every morning. If your guard is causing sore spots or your bite feels off, might be worth asking for an adjustment—sometimes they can tweak it pretty quickly.
I’m right there with you on the custom night guard—worth every penny, honestly. I tried the over-the-counter ones for a while and they just never sat right, always felt like I was chewing on rubber. The custom fit made a huge difference for me, especially since I tend to clench my jaw at night. I will say, though, sometimes even the custom ones need a tweak or two after a few weeks. My dentist adjusted mine once and it stopped digging into my cheek... total relief. It’s wild how much that little thing can help keep a crown safe.
Couldn’t agree more about the custom fit being a game changer. I used to wake up with jaw pain from clenching, and honestly, the cheap guards just made it worse. My dentist had to file mine down a bit too—funny how a tiny adjustment can make all the difference. I also noticed my crown feels way more secure now, which is such a relief after what I spent on it...
We went through something similar with my kid—he grinds his teeth at night, and those over-the-counter guards just didn’t cut it. He’d complain they were uncomfortable, and honestly, they kept slipping off. Once we got a custom guard, it was like night and day. The dentist did a couple tiny tweaks, and suddenly his crown wasn’t wiggly anymore. It’s wild how much that fit matters, especially for kids who are already fussy about anything in their mouth.
