Curious if anyone’s had tech-based solutions help them stay consistent—like smart reminders or sleep trackers?
I hear you on the guilt—mine creeps up every time I see my night guard collecting dust. I actually set a recurring reminder on my phone and, weirdly, it works better than guilt trips from my dentist. Also, totally agree that zirconia is a tank; my old porcelain crown chipped way faster. I do think the material matters, especially if you’re a grinder.
I’ve definitely noticed that tech reminders help me more than guilt ever did—my phone buzzes every night at 10pm, and it’s oddly motivating. I haven’t tried a sleep tracker yet, but I wonder if seeing actual grinding data would make me more consistent with my night guard. Funny thing, my dentist pushed porcelain, but after reading about zirconia here, I’m second-guessing that choice. My crown’s holding up for now, but maybe next time I’ll go for the “tank” material too.
- Had my root canal + crown for 8 years now—no issues, still chewing like normal.
- I went with zirconia after cracking a porcelain one (bit too enthusiastic with popcorn...).
- Tech reminders are a game changer, but honestly, nothing beats seeing that dental bill to keep me consistent with my night guard.
- Porcelain looks great but if you’re a grinder, zirconia’s worth considering.
Porcelain looks great but if you’re a grinder, zirconia’s worth considering.
Haha, totally agree—my dentist called my molars “serial killers” after my first crown cracked. Switched to zirconia and it’s survived nightly gnashing plus my questionable caramel habit. Honestly, the real MVP is that night guard... when I remember to wear it.
Honestly, hearing about crowns cracking freaks me out a bit—I just had my first root canal and I’m paranoid about the crown holding up. My dentist suggested zirconia too, mainly because I clench my teeth at night (never realized how much until now). I’m still getting used to the night guard... half the time I wake up and it’s on the pillow instead of my mouth. Does anyone else worry about the crown coming loose, or is that just me overthinking it?
