I have an appointment for a permanent filling and crown build up next week, but I've been waking up in the middle of the night and it has been sore. I believe this is because I clench my teeth, possibly grinding a little. Will this break my tooth? Is there anything I can do to keep it from breaking at night or is it not THAT fragile anyway? Another thing, is there anything I can chew with that tooth such as soft foods? Or should I just go on a pudding/liquid diet? I'm paranoid to eat anything because the other day some food accidently got over by that tooth. The dentist made it sound like it could break easily. How fragile is it really? Can I brush like normal?
2006-09-27 23:08:50 · 5 answers · asked by JACQUELINE 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Be VERY careful when you eat! You can't be too careful with that tooth. There's nothing worse than paying $600+ for a root canal, to break the tooth before it is fully restored and end up losing the tooth anyway. Trust me on this. You might want to try putting gauze or something b/n your teeth on the other side of your mouth (to keep pressure off your #3) when you go to bed if you are worried about grinding your teeth in your sleep. But Yes, you can brush normally. I wouldn't recommend eating anything hard or crunchy. Avoid sugar. DON'T MISS YOUR APPOINTMENT!
2006-09-28 08:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Shanshan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had a large filling in the tooth prior to the root canal it could be very fragile. Often a dentist will "grind it down" a bit so it is out of occlusion (it isn't being bitten on with any force) It is a good idea to eat somewhat softer foods, and it isn't out of the ordinary for it to be a bit sensitive following a root canal, ibuprofen would probably help your sensitivity.
Definitely continue brushing and flossing as you normally would.
Good Luck!
2006-10-01 20:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by toothnurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I have no idea what condition this tooth was in before the root canal (does it have a large temporary filling in it?) I would say you are ok to chew foods on it. Just avoid really hard, crunchy things (ice, corn nuts, etc.) and you should do ok. Yes, brush normally and remember to floss! You should be ok until next week when you have your crown appointment.
2006-09-28 07:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can brush... it shouldnt be too long before you have a crown and that will strengthen the tooth.
Eat carefully, imagine a log with the middle dug out of it only having outer walls, if you put too much force on a bit of it it the wall will break kinda the same with your tooth, your having pain cause youve had nerve soft tissue and blood cells removed from inside your tooth it should pass in a couple of days.
2006-09-28 08:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by pixilated 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its pretty fragile, when they popped mine off they did it very easily. the good news is, it doesn't really matter if something happens to it, since they will replace it within a few days. its probably sore just from the amount of drilling they did. that'll go away a week after the final cap
2006-09-28 06:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by joelius24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋