How to Adjust to Speaking With Dentures (Fast, Easy Techniques)

Introduction

If speaking feels strange with new dentures, you are not alone — and you are not doing anything wrong.

The tongue needs time to learn its new environment. The good news? Most people return to normal speech in 7–10 days with proper practice.

This guide gives you simple, dentist-designed techniques to speed up the process.

Why Dentures Affect Speech

Dentures change:

• Tongue space
  

• Airflow patterns
  

• Palate shape
  

• Lip movement
  

• Pressure points
  
  

These changes temporarily affect consonants like:

• “S”
  

• “F”
  

• “Th”
  

• “V”
  
  

Fastest Ways to Improve Speech with Dentures

1. Read Out Loud Daily (10 Minutes)

Choose something you enjoy:

• Newspaper
  

• Favorite book
  

• Social media posts
  

• Lyrics
  
  

This builds muscle memory.

2. Practice S-F-TH Sounds

Say:

• “Sister Sarah sells cinnamon”
  

• “Thirty three thousand feathers”
  

• “Fifty five families found fruit”
  
  

Slowly → Then normal speed.

3. Speak Slowly for the First Week

Slowing speech reduces whistling or clicking sounds.

4. Use Adhesadent for Stability

Stable dentures = clearer speech.
 Moisturizing formula reduces movement.

5. Stay Hydrated

Dry mouth = tongue friction = unclear speech.
 Drink water frequently.

6. Smile When You Talk

Smiling helps guide airflow and improves clarity.

7. Bite Down & Swallow Before Speaking

This “sets” your dentures into place.

When Speech Doesn’t Improve

If after 2–3 weeks speech still feels difficult, issues may include:

• Fit problems
  

• Palate thickness
  

• Pressure spots
  

• Occlusion issues
  
  

Your dentist can adjust these quickly.

Conclusion

Speech improves quickly when you follow a deliberate practice routine.
Don’t get discouraged — within a week or two, most people sound exactly like themselves again.

See Also : Signs of Denture Infection