The dental hygienist can help clients adapt to speech articulation difficulties encountered with a new prosthesis by:

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Reading and speaking aloud in front of a mirror will help the client retrain muscles during speech so that articulation and resonance problems from the new prosthesis disappear. With a new prosthesis speech, difficulties are expected at first and having to perform this without practice and adaptation will make them more self-conscious of their problem. An ill-fitting prosthesis should be re-evaluated by the dentist. Speech difficulties should disappear within a few days of practice in front of a mirror, if not the prosthesis should be re-evaluated by the dentist.

The Dental Hygienist Can Help Clients Adapt to Speech Articulation