I've had dentures for about three weeks now and honestly, it's been kinda rough. Feels weird when I'm talking and I keep feeling self-conscious, like everyone knows they're fake. Does this awkwardness ever fade or am I stuck feeling this way?
I get where you're coming from... I remember when I first got mine, it felt SO obvious to me. Honestly, three weeks isn't that long—you're still adjusting. But I gotta say, from my own experience, the awkwardness doesn't completely disappear for everyone. Even after months, I was still pretty cautious about laughing too hard or biting into certain foods in public. It's gotten easier, sure, but I'd be lying if I said I never worry about people noticing.
That said, most folks aren't paying as close attention as we think they are. We're always our own harshest critics, right? A friend of mine had dentures for years before I even knew. So maybe it's more in our heads than anything else. Give yourself a bit more time and try not to stress about it too much. Easier said than done, I know...
