It’s not 100% like my real teeth, but honestly, the gap bugged me way more.
That’s exactly how I felt. I remember the first few weeks, my tongue kept poking at it and it was just... weird. Did you ever get that? I still notice mine if I’m eating popcorn or something crunchy—like, the pressure feels a bit different. But honestly, having that empty space was way worse for me too. Did your dentist say anything about long-term changes? Sometimes I wonder if it’ll ever fully blend in, or if this is just as “normal” as it gets.
I remember the first few weeks, my tongue kept poking at it and it was just... weird.
That tongue thing is so real—my kid did the same, kept asking if it’d ever stop feeling “off.” Dentist told us it takes time, but honestly, she barely notices now unless she’s chewing something like caramel (which, let’s be honest, is probably a bad idea anyway). I think “normal” just kind of shifts after a while.
Totally get what you mean about “normal” shifting. When I got my bridge, it felt huge and awkward for weeks—like my tongue had to relearn its job. Now, unless I’m eating popcorn or something sticky, I barely think about it. It’s wild how adaptable we are.
That sensation of your tongue having to “relearn its job” is spot on. I remember after my first bridge, it felt like there was this foreign object just taking up way too much space. I’d catch myself talking slower because it messed with my speech for a bit, and certain foods definitely made me hyper-aware of it.
What surprised me is how quickly my mouth adjusted once I stopped fixating on it. After a few weeks, it just blended in—unless I hit one of those chewy caramels or something gets wedged underneath. Even now, years later, there are moments where I’m reminded the bridge isn’t my natural tooth, but honestly, those moments are pretty rare.
I do wonder if the “normal” feeling is just our brains recalibrating what normal actually means. Maybe we never go back to how things were before, but we get so used to the new setup that it becomes second nature. Still, certain foods or really cold drinks can snap me out of that illusion pretty quick...
I get what you mean about the brain just recalibrating, but I’m not sure it’s always just about “getting used to it.” After my bridge, I kept waiting for that totally forgettable, natural feeling to kick in, but honestly, there are still days when it feels a bit off—especially with hot or cold stuff. I do think some people adjust more than others, but for me, there’s always a tiny reminder it’s not the real deal. That said, it doesn’t really bother me anymore—just something I notice now and then.
