That’s a great point about the wallet—mine still cries a little too. I was torn for ages because the idea of shaving down healthy teeth for a bridge just didn’t sit right with me, but the implant process felt like forever. Did anyone here have issues with sensitivity or regret after getting a bridge? I’ve heard mixed things.
The sensitivity thing with bridges is real—it was actually my biggest worry before I got mine. I ended up going with a traditional bridge because the whole implant process just dragged on and I was honestly over it after months of waiting. The idea of shaving down healthy teeth bugged me too, but at the time, I just wanted to be able to eat normally again.
For the first few weeks, yeah, my teeth were a bit sensitive, especially to cold stuff. Nothing unbearable, more like a twinge here and there. After about a month or so, it settled down and now I barely notice it. No regrets, but I do sometimes wonder if an implant would’ve been less maintenance long-term. I’ve heard some folks have had issues with bridges feeling bulky or getting food stuck underneath—I guess that depends on your dentist’s work and how well you keep things clean.
One thing I didn’t expect: flossing around a bridge is way more annoying than regular teeth. Those little threaders are lifesavers but still a hassle. Anyone else find that?
Honestly, if you’re torn, it might help to think about what bugs you more—waiting for an implant or losing some of your natural tooth structure for a bridge. For me, the wait was just too much and I needed something done sooner rather than later.
I totally get the wallet pain too... dental work never comes cheap. But at least now I can bite into an apple without panicking about my gap showing. That’s worth something, right?
I get the whole “just get it done” thing, but honestly, I’m still team implant—even if it means waiting and eating soup for a while. I had a bridge years back and yeah, the flossing drove me nuts. But what really got me was worrying about the teeth next to it—like, what if those go bad down the road? I’d rather just deal with one fake tooth than risk turning two healthy ones into future problems. The upfront hassle is brutal, but it felt like less drama in the long run (at least for me).
But what really got me was worrying about the teeth next to it—like, what if those go bad down the road?
That’s exactly what freaks me out. My dentist pitched a bridge and I just pictured my “good” teeth getting dragged into the drama. I mean, I barely trust them to chew popcorn as it is. The whole “eating soup for weeks” thing with implants sounds rough, but honestly, I’d rather be a temporary soup person than risk turning two teeth into future projects. Flossing around bridges is like trying to thread a needle in the dark... not my idea of fun.
Honestly, the soup diet sounds kinda lame but I'm with you on not messing with the teeth next to it. Did your dentist say anything about how long implants actually last? I keep hearing they’re supposed to be “forever,” but is that even real?
