I just learnt a sore tooth of mine is caused by my tooth root never fully closing (due to getting braces and shifting my teeth around). Now at 30 I need a root canal.

I’ve never even had a cavity before. I’m legit terrified. Teeth are the one thing that are much worse than nails on chalkboard for me.

How was your experience been? Any words of advice or words of encouragement? I could use it :(

  • PerogiBoi@lemmy.caOP
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    2 months ago

    Relearning how to chew freaks me out a lot. It’s my front tooth and I don’t want to lose my ability to bite into things 😭

    • Elorie@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Mine was right next to a front tooth (incisor). I hear you. You will still be able to bite normally.

      Remember your new crown will be a bit tougher, so you will still be able to chew. Your dentist will help you test that prior so you won’t be released without being able to use everything like you should.

      I had stopped chewing on that side of my mouth because of the tooth damage, so it took practice to remember to use those teeth again.