Will i have a hard time eating after getting a dental bridge? i'm going to be getting a dental bridge to replace two teeth, and as they're molars i'd like to know if i'll have a harder time eating or chewing after the bridge is installed?

If : If the bridge is made correctly, you will actually chew much more effieciently. It may take a few meals to get used to it, but ideally, other than not having the spaces, it should feel natural. Good luck!

You : You are going to be able to eat better after your dental bridge is placed. It replaces missing teeth and reestablishes the biting relationship with the opposing teeth. It also stops lumps of food from missing the chomping strokes. You may have to be careful as your cheek and tongue adjust to having the new additional crushing surfaces back in action. Some patients complain of a burning sensation in the tongue, and of nipping the cheeks. Best wishes dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts quality that counts.

No. : No. Not at all as long as the bridge is adjusted properly. Yout tongue might need some time to get used to not having so much space to spread out in, and you may bite it from time to time. Just start slowly with smaller bites and less food in each bite. You will soon be back to optimum chewing capacity.

Dental bridge: To the contrary dental bridge is going to improve your function. It's quite possible that you are not using the side of your mouth where these teeth are missing and you are mainly functioning with the other side. In these occasion you are also overloading your TMJ on the side you function most. Your dentist will make sure that your bridge has good fit and is functioning well.

Dental btidge: A dental bridge, done right , should help you to chew and function properly and complement the rest of your dentition.

No: If made correctly you will have an easier and more efficient time chewing.

No: Once you get accustomed to having this bridge and eating on it, you should actually chew better since you have more teeth on which to chew. Make sure you chew on the bridge as the more you use it the faster you will get used to it.

Fixed or removable?: Sounds like yours will be removable. At best we consider those about 35% as functional as natural teeth. But, if it is well fitted it may work out fine. Seek the services of a dental "prosthodontist" for best fitting bridges.

No, just be careful: You should have no problems once your permanent bridge is in. During the temporary stage, stay away from sticky and hard foods. They can break or loosen your temporary. Good luck!

No: Assuming everything is made to fit the teeth and your mouth, after a short period of adjustment to "something new", you should be just fine.

Easier: It should be easier to eat with the bridge.