That’s actually kinda what I’m worried about—like, will I always know it’s there? I haven’t even gotten my bridge yet (still waiting for the appointment) and I keep reading stuff like this. Guess I was hoping I’d just forget about it after a while, but maybe that’s not realistic. Cutting food smaller sounds doable though. I’m just nervous it’ll feel weird forever, you know? But I guess if it’s not painful, maybe I’ll get used to the “different” feeling eventually...
Honestly, I totally get the nerves. When I got mine, it felt so weird at first—like my tongue kept poking at it, and I was hyper-aware every time I ate. But after a couple weeks, it started feeling more like just another tooth. It’s still a little “different,” but not in a bad way. Cutting food smaller definitely helps at the beginning... and hey, soup became my best friend for a while.
That tongue thing is so real—mine was like a magnet to the bridge for the first week. I kept worrying I’d never stop noticing it, but honestly, after a month, I barely think about it unless something gets stuck. Still not 100% “normal,” but it’s not bad. Cutting apples into tiny pieces became a weird new habit for me...
My kid got a bridge last year and honestly, the tongue thing drove her nuts at first. She kept saying it felt like a Lego stuck in her mouth. We were both worried she’d never get used to it, but after a few weeks, she barely mentioned it unless she was eating something tricky. I do think “normal” is a stretch—she still chews slower and avoids sticky stuff, but it’s way less of a big deal now. I get the apple thing... we’re all about tiny bites these days too.
I totally get the “Lego in your mouth” feeling. When I first got my bridge, my tongue wouldn’t leave it alone for weeks—it actually drove me a little crazy. After a month or so, though, it just became part of the background noise. I wouldn’t say it ever felt 100% like my old teeth, but now I honestly don’t notice it unless I eat something chewy or super crunchy. Apples are still tricky for me too—tiny slices are the way to go.
It’s not exactly “normal,” but it’s definitely not as weird as it was at the start. I guess your mouth just adapts over time. Chewing slower became my new normal and, honestly, it’s helped me avoid biting my cheek so much. Sticky stuff is still off-limits, but otherwise, life goes on.
