Generally, speech takes a week or two to adapt to as the initial bridge is slightly thicker than natural teeth. The major downside we hear about is the cost. Without taking time to understand why the procedure is so expensive many people travel overseas to get the treatment done cheaper. Unfortunately, when we see what they get you are not comparing apples with apples. We understand it is a very costly procedure and can assist by providing payment plan options or helping you access superannuation on compassionate grounds. The reality is, if we could make things cheaper and more accessible we would but your mouth and teeth are a hostile environment and are used often generating significant loads so they need to be engineered with the highest quality components to be successful long term.