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Teeth and the way you talk
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Meadow Land Residents
Missing front teeth, a loose denture or a new appliance can change how words come out. If you find yourself holding back in conversation, speech is a reasonable thing to bring into treatment planning.
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Your tongue needs something to work with
Speech deserves a place in the planning.
When we form many sounds, the tongue and lips work against the teeth, so a change in tooth position can be heard as well as seen. A denture adds new contours for the tongue to learn. For Meadow Land residents, questions like these can be taken to our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
A denture’s design is developed around your gums, jaw shape, bite and the movements of your lips, cheeks and tongue. That’s partly why a try-in matters: tooth position and speech can be evaluated before the appliance is finished, while changes are still practical. Fixed options exist as well, and an assessment shows what suits your mouth.
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Heard at the try-in
Speech is one of the things checked with trial teeth, so say the words that give you trouble while you are there.
Practised at home
Reading out loud is a simple way to get your tongue used to the new shape of a denture.
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Implant attachments can reduce a denture’s movement compared with a conventional one, for those who are suitable.
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Raising a speech concern
Let us hear what is bothering you.
These steps can help you turn a vague sense of something being off into a clear starting point.
Request your visit- 01
Notice which sounds are hard
Jot down the words that whistle, slur or catch, and whether the trouble started after a tooth was lost or a denture was fitted.
- 02
Bring your current appliance
If you wear a denture or partial, have it with you, since its fit, wear and tooth position are part of the examination.
- 03
Say them out loud at the visit
It may feel awkward, but hearing a sound in the room says more than a description of it. Then ask what could be contributing.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)A place to talk it through
Bring your tricky words to Unit 5.
Speech and fit concerns from Meadow Land residents are looked at in person at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. A directions link is on this page.
The clinic confirms online requests before anything is scheduled. Should a denture break or a sore spot become painful, use the phone: (204) 338-3003.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about restorative & prosthodontics in Meadow Land.
Ask our teamWhy do my words sound different with a new denture?
The contours inside your mouth have changed, and your tongue is still learning them. Certain sounds may take some practice, and saliva can change for a time as well.
How long until my speech feels normal again?
That varies, and no one can give you an exact date. Keep practising as instructed, and let the clinic know if a sound isn’t improving, so the fit and tooth position can be looked at.
Can a loose denture make me harder to understand?
It could be a factor, since worn or poorly fitting appliances move when you talk. Tissue changes, wear or damage can reduce retention, and an assessment points to adjustment, reline or replacement.
Can I ask for changes at the try-in if something sounds wrong?
Yes, bring it up then. That stage exists to evaluate tooth position, smile, speech and bite ahead of processing, so it is the right moment for feedback.
Should I avoid trimming or adjusting my denture to speak better?
Yes, leave it for the clinic. Home adjustments can damage the fit, and pressure spots and shape concerns should be handled in the chair.
Would a snap-in denture help with speaking?
It can reduce movement compared with a conventional denture, though speech may still take adapting. Bone, gum health, medical history and more decide whether it is appropriate for you.
What should Meadow Land residents say when asking about speech concerns?
Tell us what you notice and which appliance or missing teeth are involved, by phone at (204) 338-3003 or through the form. The clinic then contacts you about an assessment.
Holding back when you talk?
Bring it up with us.
Describe the sounds or situations that concern you in your request. We will reply about an appointment time.