That’s interesting—my experience has been kind of the opposite. I got my bridge last year and, honestly, after a couple months it started to feel pretty normal. I still notice it sometimes, like if I bite into something really hard or cold, but most days I forget it’s even there. Maybe it’s just different for everyone? Or maybe my brain just decided to tune it out faster. I do get what you mean about being hyper-aware at first though... that part drove me nuts.
That’s good to hear it got easier for you. I’m still in that phase where it feels weird sometimes, especially when I’m eating stuff that’s a bit chewy or crunchy. I keep wondering if I’ll ever just forget about it completely. But hearing that it faded into the background for you gives me some hope. Maybe it really does just take time for some of us... or maybe I just overthink things, who knows. At least I’m not the only one who found it super noticeable at first.
It’s actually really common to notice your bridge a lot at first, especially with chewy foods. I remember when I got mine, it felt like it would never blend in—almost like having a pebble stuck in my mouth for weeks. But honestly, most people do adjust over time. The brain’s pretty good at tuning out that “foreign” feeling once your mouth settles down. That said, everyone’s timeline is a bit different, and it’s not unusual to overthink it for a while. Just keep an eye on things, but don’t be too hard on yourself if it takes longer than you expected.
I really wondered about this too when I first got mine. For me, it took a couple months before I stopped noticing it every time I ate or talked. At first, it was just... there, and I’d get kind of frustrated thinking it would always feel weird. Now, honestly, unless I’m chewing something super sticky or hard, I barely notice it. Sometimes my tongue still finds the edges if I’m anxious or bored, but it’s more like a background thing now. It does get better, even if it feels impossible at first.
I’m right there with you—it took me quite a while to get used to mine. I remember thinking the bridge felt huge, like I had a chunk of plastic in my mouth, especially when I was eating or talking. Now, after a year or so, it’s just part of the background noise, if that makes sense. I still notice it sometimes when I’m flossing or if I bite into something chewy. I do think your mouth sort of adapts, but I wouldn’t say it ever feels exactly like your own teeth. It’s more like you stop caring about it as much. Funny how the brain just tunes these things out after a while...
