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Hi,
I chipped a tooth, possibly on an almond. It's tooth #18, left lower back molar. (I don't have my wisdom teeth.) Anyway, before I can have a root canal or crown, I have to have this crown lengthening done.
So far, I've had positive experiences with all dentists involved. My question has to do with food. I know I have to eat soft food after the procedure for a while, and I understand why that's the case on the left side of my mouth. What I don't understand is why I have to do this on the right side of my mouth. Does using the jaw muscles on the right side also affect the left side, and if I'm chewing on, say, a piece of apple on the right, could that harm the left?
I'll be asking my dentist this on Tuesday, but I thought I'd post here as well. I realized I'm curious and interested about the rationale for soft foods on the right.
What if I cook an apple thoroughly so it's as soft as apples one would use for pie?
I'm used to eating an apple a day. Applesauce is kind of a poor substitute. I hate bananas, so those are out. I have some food allergies and intolerances and am also lactose-intolerant, so there are only so many foods I can eat.
Also, how long after the procedure before I can go back to eating my regular diet? (I'll ask my dentist this, too, but thought I'd post it here as well.) I eat mostly soft foods anyway (avocado, oatmeal, cheese (I can eat cheese), soft bread, almond milk, fish), but I do love lettuce, tomatoes, and apples.
In terms of general anxiety about the procedure, I'm extremely nervous and have been having trouble sleeping, but I'm also resigned to it. I know it has to be done. At this point, I just want to get it over with so I can start healing.
Thanks for reading and for any replies!
I chipped a tooth, possibly on an almond. It's tooth #18, left lower back molar. (I don't have my wisdom teeth.) Anyway, before I can have a root canal or crown, I have to have this crown lengthening done.
So far, I've had positive experiences with all dentists involved. My question has to do with food. I know I have to eat soft food after the procedure for a while, and I understand why that's the case on the left side of my mouth. What I don't understand is why I have to do this on the right side of my mouth. Does using the jaw muscles on the right side also affect the left side, and if I'm chewing on, say, a piece of apple on the right, could that harm the left?
I'll be asking my dentist this on Tuesday, but I thought I'd post here as well. I realized I'm curious and interested about the rationale for soft foods on the right.
What if I cook an apple thoroughly so it's as soft as apples one would use for pie?
I'm used to eating an apple a day. Applesauce is kind of a poor substitute. I hate bananas, so those are out. I have some food allergies and intolerances and am also lactose-intolerant, so there are only so many foods I can eat.
Also, how long after the procedure before I can go back to eating my regular diet? (I'll ask my dentist this, too, but thought I'd post it here as well.) I eat mostly soft foods anyway (avocado, oatmeal, cheese (I can eat cheese), soft bread, almond milk, fish), but I do love lettuce, tomatoes, and apples.
In terms of general anxiety about the procedure, I'm extremely nervous and have been having trouble sleeping, but I'm also resigned to it. I know it has to be done. At this point, I just want to get it over with so I can start healing.
Thanks for reading and for any replies!