How Dentures Affect Speech

Wearing dentures can initially impact your speech which is a proven fact. However, in the later stages, your new denture will help you effectively communicate without affecting speech. With dentures fitted in for the first time, you may find difficulty pronouncing some words. But, this is something prevalent. There is definitely an adjustment required but once you have mastered the art, you will be able to enunciate with your dentures in.

The total time required to get comfortable with your dentures is around 10-14 days. If this does not happen, there could be multiple reasons behind the same:

Dentures Are Loose in Your Mouth
Sometimes dentures slip out while talking. This is a sign that your denture is poorly fitted. Other than this, if patients keep on using their tongue to adjust the denture in position, they won’t be able to focus on what they are saying. There is also difficulty in pronouncing words which leads to lack of confidence.

Dentures Don’t Fit Comfortably
If your dentures are not designed properly, they may not fit comfortably in your mouth. Similarly, if they are tightly fitted, their thickness might affect the speech. Dentures should be sized properly and be secure inside your mouth.

Using Wrong Size Dentures
If your dentures aren’t custom made for your mouth, teeth might be too short or too long. This creates obstacles for your tongue to position properly. This also results in soreness in your jaws after eating. It also brings discomfort to your mouth.

Signs That Your Dentures Require Adjustment
There is a lot of patience required when it comes to being comfortable with your new dentures. However, there are a few signals that you may come across indicating your denture need to be readjusted.

• Speech that is not easy to understand
• Soreness in mouth
• Bite misalignment
• Trouble in eating or speaking

What Causes Change to a Denture’s Fit
A denture that fails to fit optimally turns out to be challenging for an individual’s speech. It can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. With the passing age, the shape of our mouth also changes due to shrinkage of bones and thickness of gum tissue. These changes are expected when natural teeth are no longer present. With the bone and gum level declining, a denture may start becoming loose and too large for the mouth.

If you are also struggling to speak with your new dentures, get in touch with our dentists. Contact our team today to get the best results after wearing dentures.

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