Chewing was a nightmare—everything felt off, and I was terrified it’d pop off if I bit into anything remotely crunchy.
That’s a pretty common complaint with temp bridges. They’re just not designed for function, more for aesthetics and keeping the site stable until the final prosthesis is ready. I’ve seen cases where the fit is off due to lab errors or even minor changes in the mouth between impressions, which can really drag out the timeline. Two months isn’t unheard of, but it’s definitely on the longer side.
Out of curiosity, did your dentist mention digital scanning as an option? Some clinics have moved away from traditional molds to intraoral scanners, which can cut down on fit issues and speed things up. Insurance, though... always seems to find a way to complicate things. Did you end up having to pay out of pocket for the remake, or was that covered since the first temp didn’t fit?
Insurance, though... always seems to find a way to complicate things.
Story of my life. My temp bridge felt like chewing with a wobbly Lego—couldn’t eat anything crunchier than mashed potatoes. My dentist did mention the scanner thing, but their “state-of-the-art” machine was apparently booked for weeks. Did anyone else have to wait because of tech issues, or is that just my luck? And what’s with insurance acting like temp bridges are some kind of luxury item?
Ugh, I totally get the Lego comparison—mine felt like a loose Chiclet. I had to wait almost three weeks for the “fancy” scanner at my place too, so it’s definitely not just you. The insurance thing baffles me... like, who’s out here getting temp bridges for fun? I basically lived on soup and applesauce. The waiting made me super anxious, especially not knowing if the temp would hold up.
I hear you on the anxiety with temps, but honestly, most of the time those temporary bridges are sturdier than they feel. I’ve seen folks chew more than just soup and applesauce without any issues—though I totally get playing it safe. The insurance delays are a pain, but sometimes the extra wait for that scanner can actually mean a better fit in the end. Not saying it makes the wait less annoying... just that it’s not always wasted time.
I get what you mean about the temp bridges—mine felt flimsy at first, but after a few days I realized they’re tougher than they look. I was paranoid about biting into anything harder than mashed potatoes, but my dentist assured me the material’s pretty resilient. The scanner delay drove me nuts, though. Took almost three weeks to even get the digital impression done because their tech was down... but honestly, the final bridge fit way better than my old one ever did. Guess the tech upgrade was worth the hassle, even if it didn’t feel like it at the time.