u/newmama92

Has anyone had a crown after a root canal because of a suspected crack?

I had a root canal on one of my teeth some time ago. Recently, I’ve developed a sharp pain when biting down.

I was referred to a dental hospital, where the specialists examined the tooth and said they suspect it may have a crack.

They’ve recommended a crown to try to protect the tooth.
I’m trying to decide whether to go ahead with the crown or seek another opinion first.

I understand that no one can diagnose my tooth over Reddit, but I’d be interested to know:

Did a crown solve your pain if your tooth was suspected to be cracked?
Did anyone get a second opinion, and was it worthwhile?
If your tooth was cracked after a root canal, what was the eventual outcome?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences while I decide what to do. Thanks!

My partner recently stopped drinking and I’m really struggling to know where the line is between supporting someone’s recovery and losing yourself in the process.

We’ve had relationship problems for years, even before he stopped drinking, I was hoping it’d get better but since he’s been trying to stay sober it feels like his recovery has become the only thing that matters (which I support) however it’s put pressure on our relationship as prior to recovery like I say we were struggling for one thing or another (mainly to do with him). I completely understand that staying sober is important and I’ve tried my hardest to support him, but I feel like my feelings and concerns about our relationship are seen as stress or pressure.

Recently we had an argument and when I tried to explain how I was feeling, I was told that he was trying not to drink and didn’t need me “going on.” When I tried to discuss our relationship, he became angry and said I couldn’t help myself. The conversation escalated and I ended up feeling as though I was being blamed for upsetting him while he’s trying to stay sober. Tbh in our relationship he’s never been able to communicate and I thought with time that would come however it seems to make him uncomfortable.

I feel guilty for bringing up my own feelings because I worry that I’m making his recovery harder, but at the same time I’ve become exhausted from putting my own needs aside. I feel like I’ve spent so much time trying to protect his recovery that I’ve stopped paying attention to my own wellbeing.

Basically last night he had wine and prior to that he called me selfish along with swearing and said I’m to blame for this relapse.

How do you know when you’re being supportive versus when you’re enabling or losing yourself? Has anyone else struggled with feeling responsible for their partner’s sobriety while also feeling unheard in the relationship?