{"id":328,"date":"2023-09-21T16:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2023-10-11T05:00:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T05:00:14","slug":"tips-on-talking-with-dentures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/21\/tips-on-talking-with-dentures\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips &amp; Tricks for Talking with Dentures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_289880814__2___1697000267_38342.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" width=\"293\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_289880814__2___1697000267_38342.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_289880814__2___1697000267_38342-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_289880814__2___1697000267_38342-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019d expect, speech gets hard when you lose teeth. You need pearly whites to position your tongue and thus form words. That said,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/dentures.html\"> dentures<\/a> can\u2019t fix this dilemma at once; they\u2019re initially tricky to talk with. Wearers must \u201cre-learn\u201d their speech skills before they can pronounce things clearly. Luckily, this learning process doesn\u2019t have to be too hard. Here are some helpful tips for talking with dentures, all from your local Denton dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentures &amp; Speech Impediments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, dentures can feel odd to wear at first. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 they use artificial teeth instead of natural ones. Still, this unfamiliarity can cause short-term speech issues as you adjust. Some of the more common ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Slurred Speech<\/strong> \u2013 Your dentures might trigger excessive salivation, leading to slurred speech while wearing them.<\/li><li><strong>A Lisp<\/strong> \u2013 When you don\u2019t use your lips and tongue as you did before, dentures can cause you to lisp.<\/li><li><strong>Hard-to-Pronounce Sounds<\/strong> \u2013 At times, denture patients struggle to pronounce \u201cs,\u201d \u201cf,\u201d \u201cth,\u201d and \u201cv\u201d sounds.<\/li><li><strong>Denture Clicking<\/strong> \u2013 Since artificial teeth don\u2019t have nerves, you may forget how far they are from each other. That might lead you to bite or bring them together too forcefully.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tricks for Speaking with Dentures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, speech-related denture problems don\u2019t last long. They normally fade within 15-30 days of getting the new teeth. However, you can speed up that adjustment with certain tricks. Some good ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read Aloud to Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To pronounce words more clearly, try reading a newspaper or book aloud to yourself. Doing so will help you adjust to how your voice sounds with dentures. As a side perk, the practice will build your confidence when you speak with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeat Challenging Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some words can be tough as you begin to speak with dentures. In these cases, repeat and elongate common ones (and phrases) to yourself. You\u2019ll slowly get used to communicating while the dentures are in use. From there, you\u2019ll effectively enunciate with the prosthetics in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk with Family &amp; Friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other methods, talking with peers is the best way to improve your denture speech skills. When a trusted person can hear you talk, they can provide valuable feedback. They can identify which words you still struggle to say, for instance. Holding a conversation while using dentures also helps you feel like yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, talking with dentures is something you\u2019ll need time to learn. With tricks like those above, though, that period can be greatly shortened!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/\"><em>Denton Dental Center<\/em><\/a><em> is based in Denton, TX. Led by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/meet-dr-balington.html\"><em>Dr. Todd Balington<\/em><\/a><em>, our practice strives to give patients the very best in dental care. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, as well as emergency oral procedures. Naturally, then, our team also provides high-quality dentures sure to restore your smile! For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentondentalcenter.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(940)-383-3300<\/strong>.<u><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you\u2019d expect, speech gets hard when you lose teeth. You need pearly whites to position your tongue and thus form words. That said, dentures can\u2019t fix this dilemma at once; they\u2019re initially tricky to talk with. Wearers must \u201cre-learn\u201d their speech skills before they can pronounce things clearly. 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