I hear you on the peanut butter—mine always ends up stuck in the weirdest spots, and I swear it takes half a day to get rid of that feeling. Have you tried biting into a cold cucumber instead of apples? For me, it's less sticky and still gets the job done. Reading out loud really does help with the “mouth waking up” thing, but I still trip over certain words. Do you ever get that clicking sound when you talk fast, or is that just me?
That clicking sound when you talk fast is actually pretty common with new dentures, especially if they’re still settling in. Sometimes it’s just a fit issue or the way your tongue’s adjusting to the new shape. If it keeps up, a quick adjustment at your dentist’s office can usually help. Cold cucumber is a clever swap for apples—less sticky, and it doesn’t pull at the dentures as much. Reading out loud is great practice, but don’t stress about tripping over words; even after years, some folks still stumble on certain sounds.
That cucumber tip is interesting, but I’m kind of worried—if you’re still getting clicking noises, does that mean your dentures might be a bit loose? I remember when my aunt got hers, she kept stressing about whether the fit was “right” or if her gums were just sore from all the changes. Did your dentist mention if the clicking would go away on its own, or is it always a sign something’s off?
Also, with reading out loud, do you find certain words way harder than others? I always thought “s” and “sh” sounds would be tricky, but my cousin said “f” and “v” gave her more trouble. Just curious—do you ever get nervous talking in public now, or are you mostly comfortable? I’d be so anxious about someone noticing the difference in my speech...
That’s a good point about the clicking—I’ve read that minor noises can happen at first, but if it keeps up, maybe it does mean the fit isn’t quite right. My mom actually had to go back for a couple adjustments before hers stopped making weird sounds. On the speech part, I always assumed “s” would be toughest, but now I’m wondering if it has more to do with how your mouth moves or if it’s just what you’re used to saying? I’d probably overthink it in front of people too, honestly. Did you notice any difference when talking on the phone versus in person?
That’s interesting about the “s” sound—I always thought it would be the hardest too, but after watching my uncle adjust to his dentures, it seemed like certain words tripped him up more than others, and it wasn’t always the ones I expected. I think you’re right that it has a lot to do with mouth movement and maybe even muscle memory. As for the phone vs. in-person thing, he said phone calls actually felt trickier at first. Without visual cues, he was more self-conscious about any lisp or slurring, even if most people probably didn’t notice. It’s wild how much little changes in fit or material can affect things like this...