You had a bonding procedure done on a tooth of yours, but now it feels foreign on your tongue. Perhaps it feels a bit thicker than the rest of your teeth. Perhaps your tongue feels compelled to find it no matter what you do. Maybe it feels rough, or just somehow different than the rest of your smile.
Your Tongue Knows the Difference
Your tongue is an incredible part of your body when it comes to sensing fine differences.
What may appear to be a minuscule difference under a dental inspection can feel incredibly obvious to your mouth
Now, your tongue may find itself brushing against the bonding and registering the feeling, whether you realize it or not. It could happen while you’re watching television or reading a book; you may not even notice it at all. Eventually, however, your mouth will adjust to the strange sensation, and it’ll no longer bother you.
Other Differences Worth Mentioning
• Your bonding may feel a bit thicker than the rest of your teeth, especially if it protruded more than expected.
• If your bonding feels abnormally rough, you should probably have it polished off at your next routine cleaning
• If you feel your bite is off and your bonding tooth hits before the rest, it may feel exceptionally noticeable.
Your Bite Could be the Culprit
It’s possible that your bite could be adjusting itself to the new addition in your mouth
If the bonding on your tooth is a small amount higher than the rest of your teeth, you may feel it hit your opposing tooth before the others do. It’s nothing to be alarmed about your bite is adjusted by thousands of movements every single day. It could take some time for your mouth to get used to the new sensation, but it should fade away with no issues.
When Should You Get It Checked?
There’s a fine line between a slight difference and an issue, but if your tooth is painful to the touch or to chew with, or seems to bite down before the rest of your teeth do, you should probably have it looked at. The same goes if it seems to feel looser or sharper than the rest of your smile.
A bonded tooth should feel completely unnoticable in terms of texture and bite pattern, as it’s meant to be an unintrusive part of your daily life.
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The insights shared in our articles are meant to educate and inform, not to replace a face-to-face consultation. Every smile is unique, and a proper diagnosis can only be made by a qualified clinical professional. Please book an appointment with our team or consult your local dentist for advice tailored to your specific oral health needs.
