{"id":467,"date":"2023-03-07T01:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T01:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=467"},"modified":"2023-04-15T01:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T01:44:28","slug":"tips-tricks-and-what-to-expect-when-talking-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-and-what-to-expect-when-talking-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips, Tricks, and What to Expect When Talking with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have lost your natural teeth and opted for dentures<\/a>, they can be a great way to restore your smile and confidence. However, adjusting to them can take time. In the beginning, speaking with dentures may feel strange and uncomfortable. But over time and with some patience and practice, you’ll soon get used to them and be able to speak more naturally and confidently. To ease the transition, read on for tips and tricks on how to speak comfortably with dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Dentures Affect Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Initially, conversing while wearing dentures may feel uncomfortable and lead to speech difficulties such as a lisp, slurred speech, or excessive salivation. Certain letters like “f” and “s” may be challenging to articulate, resembling the sounds of “th” or “sh.” Pronouncing words with “th,” “f,” and “v” may also prove to be difficult. Moreover, attempting to pronounce the letter “s” may result in a whistling sound. Additionally, your dentures may produce clicking or shifting noises while you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although these difficulties can be frustrating to cope with, they\u2019re common and can be overcome with practice over time. In fact, wearing dentures may ultimately enhance your speech by solving the pronunciation problems and lisps typically caused by missing teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, restorations that are incorrectly made may block your tongue from placing itself appropriately to form specific sounds. If this issue arises, discuss the matter with your dentist. They may discuss having your dentures fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overcoming Speech Problems with Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, it takes between 15 to 30 days to acclimate to speaking with dentures. During this period, excessive salivation and discomfort are expected to decrease or disappear altogether. Various methods can speed up the process of properly speaking with dentures, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n