{"id":1947,"date":"2022-07-21T22:08:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T03:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2022-07-21T22:13:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T03:13:37","slug":"new-dentures-affect-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/new-dentures-affect-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"My New Dentures Still Affect My Speech After Four Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1950\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dentures-affect-speech-metairie-louisiana.jpg\" alt=\"Mature man sitting at a desk portraying frustration over dentures that affect his speech\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dentures-affect-speech-metairie-louisiana.jpg 500w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dentures-affect-speech-metairie-louisiana-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>I have new dentures (upper and lower), and after four months, I still can&#8217;t speak correctly. It feels like the teeth are in the way, and it sounds like I have a speech impediment. I am not retired yet, and I speak to clients daily. Unfortunately, I must repeat my words throughout the day to many clients. It is frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>My dentist says the speech issue is a normal part of the adjustment period and I will adjust. I\u2019ve had the dentures since early March. Am I still within the adjustment period, or is something wrong with the dentures? \u2013 Curtis from Knoxville, TN<\/p>\n<p>Curtis,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your question.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Do Dentures Affect Your Speech?<\/h2>\n<p>When you get new dentures, they affect your speech for several weeks. It takes time to adjust to eating and speaking with dentures. Speaking slowly can help you adjust, but your speech should gradually improve. If you have had your dentures since March, your comfort in speaking with them should have improved if they fit correctly.<\/p>\n<h2>Improving Your Speech with Dentures<\/h2>\n<p>If you continue to have difficulty eating or speaking with dentures, it is possible that your dentist made mistakes when taking impressions of your mouth or took shortcuts in fitting your dentures. The placement of the denture teeth can also affect your speech. If your dentures affect your speech for months, your dentist must examine them to identify the cause.<\/p>\n<p>Soft liners can <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dentures.html\">make the dentures fit more comfortably<\/a> and make it easier to speak. We suggest allowing your dentist to refit your dentures. If your dentist cannot correct them, schedule an appointment with a skilled cosmetic dentist.<\/p>\n<h2>Stabilizing Your Dentures with Implants<\/h2>\n<p>At least <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dental-implants.html\">two dental implants per denture<\/a> will help them fit better. A cosmetic dentist can explain how dental implants can stabilize your dentures and help them feel more like natural teeth. Implants improve denture function and your quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Duane Delaune, a <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Metairie, Louisiana cosmetic dentist<\/a>, sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have new dentures (upper and lower), and after four months, I still can&#8217;t speak correctly. It feels like the teeth are in the way, and it sounds like I have a speech impediment. I am not retired yet, and I speak to clients daily. 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