Sliding the floss out instead of snapping it up is exactly right—great tip from your dentist. I see a lot of crowns come loose just from that little mistake. And yeah, it’s pretty common for kids (and adults honestly) to baby that side for a while. As long as she’s chewing normally on the other side and not in pain, she’ll probably get back to using it eventually. If you ever notice the crown feeling loose or any weird smells, though, don’t wait to get it checked.
If you ever notice the crown feeling loose or any weird smells, though, don’t wait to get it checked.
Totally agree with this. I ignored a loose crown once, thinking it’d be fine for a while—ended up needing a full replacement. Now I’m super careful with flossing and biting into anything too hard. It’s easy to forget how fragile those things can be.
I get really nervous about my crowns because I’ve had a couple issues in the past. Once, I noticed this weird metallic taste and thought maybe I was just being paranoid, but turns out there was a tiny crack and food was getting trapped underneath. Didn’t even feel loose at first. Honestly, I wish I’d gone in sooner because by the time I did, it was already starting to mess with the tooth underneath.
Now I’m almost hyper-aware of any little thing—like if it feels off or if my breath seems weird, I’ll call my dentist just to be safe. It’s kind of embarrassing how anxious I get about it, but after paying for a replacement once, I’m not taking chances. One thing that helps me is avoiding super sticky candies (even though I miss them) and cutting up apples instead of biting into them. Maybe a bit over the top, but better safe than sorry... anyone else get anxious about every little twinge?
I get where you’re coming from with the anxiety—honestly, I’ve only just gotten my first crown and I’m already convinced every weird sensation is a sign of imminent disaster. The dentist told me it would be “just like a normal tooth,” but I swear I can feel every microscopic difference. Sometimes I’ll bite down and then spend the next hour wondering if that was too hard or if I’ve just doomed myself to another appointment.
The sticky candy thing is huge for me too. I had a minor meltdown over a caramel last week—wasn’t even thinking, just popped it in, and then halfway through realized what I’d done. Cue ten minutes of poking at my crown with my tongue and panicking about whether it felt “different.” It didn’t, but I still booked a check-up... just in case. My dentist probably thinks I’m running some kind of crown loyalty program at this point.
I haven’t noticed a metallic taste (yet), but now that you mention it, I’ll probably start imagining one. The breath thing is real though. Paranoia level: pro. Sometimes I wonder if it’s actually a problem or if it’s just in my head because I’m so focused on it.
Cutting up apples is smart—I’ve switched to softer fruits mostly, but sometimes I miss that crunch. Do you ever feel like you’re babying your crown too much? Part of me wonders if being so careful actually helps, or if it’s just making me more nervous about normal wear and tear. Has anyone actually had a crown last the full 10-15 years they promise? Or is that just wishful thinking?
I get the urge to baby your crown—I was the same way for months, like I’d adopted a fragile little porcelain pet. But honestly, I think there’s a point where being too careful just makes you more stressed out. My dentist told me crowns are built to take normal chewing, even apples (within reason). I went through a phase where I’d cut everything into tiny pieces and avoided nuts like they were landmines. Eventually, I got tired of it and just started eating like usual, but maybe skipped the jawbreaker candies.
Here’s my two cents: if you’re constantly worried, it’s easy to convince yourself something’s wrong when it’s probably fine. I’ve had mine for eight years now—no issues, and I eat pretty much everything except hard caramel (learned that lesson the sticky way). The only thing I really watch for is flossing gently around the edges so I don’t accidentally yank it off. Otherwise? Life’s too short to be scared of apples.
