I get what you’re saying about the “off” feeling being normal, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always just nerves settling or a bite thing. My daughter had her root canal and crown about a year ago, and honestly, she never really stopped mentioning that something felt odd. The dentist kept saying her bite looked fine, but I finally pushed for another opinion after she started chewing only on the other side. Turns out there was a tiny gap under the crown that wasn’t visible unless you really looked close with a special tool—food was getting trapped and that was causing sensitivity.
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If your dentist checked the bite and said everything looks good, it’s probably not anything major.
I wish that had been true for us, but in our case, the standard check missed it. I think sometimes dentists are quick to say “it’s normal,” especially with kids who have trouble describing what they feel. But as a parent, if you notice your kid is still acting differently months later—like avoiding certain foods or complaining when brushing—it might be worth pushing a bit more. Kids don’t always adapt as quickly as we hope.
Also, has anyone else noticed crowns on baby teeth seem to come loose easier? Ours needed re-cementing twice already. Not sure if that’s just bad luck or if it’s common with younger kids.
Anyway, I wouldn’t panic right away since most of the time it is just part of healing. But I’d say trust your gut if things drag on or seem off. Sometimes you really do need to get a second set of eyes on it.
That’s a really good point about pushing for a second look if things just don’t add up. I’ve noticed with my own dental stuff that “looks fine” doesn’t always mean “feels fine”—especially with crowns. It’s easy to assume everything’s okay when the bite appears normal, but those tiny gaps can be sneaky. Your story actually reminds me of when my nephew had a crown on a baby molar. He kept saying it “felt weird,” and we chalked it up to him getting used to it. Turns out, the crown was loose and trapping food, just like you described. The dentist had to re-cement it twice before it finally stayed put.
I do wonder if crowns on baby teeth are just a little more finicky, maybe because the teeth are smaller and kids chew differently? Hard to say, but you’re definitely not alone there. I agree—trusting your gut when something drags on is key. Sometimes it’s not just nerves or healing, and a second opinion really does help.
That’s interesting about crowns on baby teeth—never thought about how much the size and chewing style could matter. For those of you who’ve had a crown after a root canal, did you notice any difference in how it felt compared to a regular crown? Mine always seemed a bit “off” for a while.
did you notice any difference in how it felt compared to a regular crown? Mine always seemed a bit “off” for a while.
Yeah, totally get what you mean. My root canal + crown combo felt weird for months—like it belonged to someone else’s mouth. Regular crowns settle in faster for me, but the root canal ones just have that... dead tooth vibe, you know? Still hanging in there, though.
- Had a root canal + crown on a molar about 7 years ago.
- First few months, it felt kind of “numb” and weird—definitely not like my other crowned teeth.
- Eventually got used to it, but I agree, there’s a difference.
- No pain or issues, just that odd “dead” feeling, especially when chewing something hard.
- Still holding up fine though, so maybe it’s just something you adapt to over time.
