Got a root canal and crown on a molar about 8 years ago—honestly thought it wouldn’t last this long, but it’s still holding up. No pain, no cracks, just chugging along. Anyone else surprised by how durable theirs turned out? Or did yours go south sooner?
I’m glad yours is still going strong, but I have to say, my luck wasn’t quite the same. Had a root canal and crown on a back molar about 6 years ago, and it started acting up after just four. Ended up with some sensitivity, then the crown loosened. Dentist said sometimes it’s just the way your bite lands or how much chewing you do on that side. Still, hearing your story gives me hope for my other crowned tooth... maybe it’ll last longer!
Funny thing, I’ve actually had a similar experience, but I’m not totally convinced it’s just about how much you chew on that side. My first crown (on a molar, too) lasted almost a decade before it started giving me grief, but the second one started acting up after just a couple of years. I always figured maybe the fit wasn’t quite right, or maybe the cement didn’t hold as well the second time. My dentist said bite pressure plays a big part, but honestly, I think sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw—or maybe even the skill of the person putting it in.
I get what you mean about hoping the other one lasts longer. I’ve still got one hanging in there after 12 years, and I chew on it all the time. Maybe it’s just a bit of a gamble with these things. Either way, I totally get the frustration when you do everything right and it still doesn’t last as long as you’d hoped... teeth sure do keep us guessing.
That’s so relatable—I’ve wondered about the “luck of the draw” thing too. My kid got a root canal and crown combo at 9 (crazy young, I know), and it’s been holding up for years, even though he’s not exactly gentle on it. We do regular checkups, but honestly, it sometimes feels like no matter how careful you are, it can just be random. Dental work really does keep you on your toes...
We do regular checkups, but honestly, it sometimes feels like no matter how careful you are, it can just be random. Dental work really does keep you on your toes...
It really does seem like there’s a bit of unpredictability with dental work, no matter how careful you are. I’ve heard stories from friends where their crowns lasted decades, and others where things went sideways after just a couple of years. My own crown is still doing fine after about six years—sometimes I even forget it’s there. Regular checkups probably help, but yeah, sometimes it feels like you just cross your fingers and hope for the best.
