I hear you on that “off” feeling—my bridge took ages to stop feeling like a chunk of hardware in there. Sometimes I swear it still buzzes when I eat ice cream, but maybe that’s just me being dramatic. Did anyone else find it changes depending on what you’re eating? Crunchy stuff still feels a bit odd for me, even after years.
That “buzzing” with ice cream isn’t just you—temperature changes can definitely make bridges feel weirder, especially at first.
That’s pretty common, honestly. Some people adapt quicker, but lots never get 100% back to that “forgot it’s there” feeling. If crunchy foods still feel off, sometimes it helps to try different chewing patterns or cut things smaller. As long as there’s no pain or looseness, it’s usually not a problem—just your mouth adapting in its own way.“Crunchy stuff still feels a bit odd for me, even after years.”
I hear you on the crunchy stuff. I swear, biting into a carrot still makes me pause like I’m about to set off an alarm or something. It’s not painful, just... different. I’ve had my bridge for a couple years and while I don’t notice it most of the time, there’s always that split second where my brain goes, “Wait, what’s that?” when I eat something tough. I guess it’s just the new normal for me. Doesn’t stop me from snacking, though—just means I chew a little more carefully.
That’s exactly what I’m worried about—never fully forgetting it’s there. I haven’t gotten my bridge yet and honestly, I keep hoping it’ll just blend in like a real tooth. But hearing you say it still feels “different” after years… not super reassuring. Did it ever get better after those first few months, or is it just always a little weird with certain foods?
I keep hoping it’ll just blend in like a real tooth.
Honestly, it does get better, but I still notice it sometimes—mostly with chewy foods or really cold stuff. It’s not painful, just... different. Kind of like wearing a new pair of shoes. Eventually, you stop noticing unless you’re really paying attention. Don’t stress too much—most days, I forget about mine unless I’m flossing.
