i was just tape-recording myself for a project and during play-back noticed that i may have a tiny lisp? i have a feeling it's because i've made the choice of not wearing a retainer (b/c if i do it'd be for life and i could care less about having my teeth look 100% perfect)
ie. when i say an 's' word naturally, i can only feel my upper left canine bite down to touch my bottom left teeth...
ps. i don't care if i have a lisp, but i'm just curious
How can i tell if i have a lisp (w. 's' sounds?)?
A lisp is a speech impediment, historically also known as sigmatism. Stereotypically, people with a lisp are unable to pronounce sibilants (like the sound [s]), and replace them with interdentals (like the sound [θ]), though there are actually several kinds of lisp. The result is that the speech is unclear.
"Interdental" lisping is produced when the tip of the tongue protrudes between the front teeth and "dentalised" lisping is produced when the tip of the tongue just touches the front teeth.
The "lateral" lisp, where the /s/ and /z/ sounds are produced with air escaping over the sides of the tongue, is also called 'slushy ess' or a 'slushy lisp' due to the wet, spitty sound. The symbols for these lateralized sounds are in the Extended International Phonetic Alphabet for speech disorders, [ʪ] and [ʫ].
Finally, there is the "palatal lisp," where the speaker attempts to make the sounds with the tongue in contact with the palate.
Hope this helps.
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Bite Plate?!?!?
im getting a bite plate in december and i was wondering.. how much does it affect your speech after youve worn it for a month? how are you supposed to eat if u cant close your mouth all the way? if u had one how long did u have it? i have to get mine because i had an impacted canine and they are working on pulling the tooth over to where it suposed to be but they cant anymore or else it would hit my bottom teeth, so they need to put the bite plate in so my teeth dont go together so they can move the tooth fully... has anyone had this before or is dealing with it right now???? plz i need answers!!! lol... and yea i know this isnt in the right category....
Bite Plate?!?!?
it effects your speech A LOT.
i've had mine for four months now and i still feel like im talking funny. i dont wear mine all the time though because of that.
i have one that i can take out when i eat or sleep.
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Bite Plate?!?!?
it effects your speech A LOT.
i've had mine for four months now and i still feel like im talking funny. i dont wear mine all the time though because of that.
i have one that i can take out when i eat or sleep.
Visual Basic
Bite plane?
im getting a bite plane next december and i was wondering.. how much does it affect your speech after youve worn it for a month? how are you supposed to eat if u cant close your mouth all the way? if u had one how long did u have it? i have to get mine because i had an impacted canine and they are working on pulling the tooth over to where it suposed to be but they cant anymore or else it would hit my bottom teeth, so they need to put the bite plane in so my teeth dont go together so they can move the tooth fully... has anyone had this before or is dealing with it right now???? plz i need answers!!! lol...
Bite plane?
It only takes a week or so to get used to it, so no worries.
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Bite plane?
It only takes a week or so to get used to it, so no worries.
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Bite Plane?!?!?!?!!!?
im getting a bite plane in december and i was wondering.. how much does it affect your speech after youve worn it for a month? how are you supposed to eat if u cant close your mouth all the way? if u had one how long did u have it? i have to get mine because i had an impacted canine and they are working on pulling the tooth over to where it suposed to be but they cant anymore or else it would hit my bottom teeth, so they need to put the bite plane in so my teeth dont go together so they can move the tooth fully... has anyone had this before or is dealing with it right now???? plz i need answers!!! lol...
Bite Plane?!?!?!?!!!?
i do have my biteplane right now!!! My mom says i am speaking weird, but when your at home all you have to do is read a book out loud and your speech will go back to it's normal way
Reply:It does affect your speech anytime you have it in your mouth, ie...you will sound different than from when you don't have it in.
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Bite Plane?!?!?!?!!!?
i do have my biteplane right now!!! My mom says i am speaking weird, but when your at home all you have to do is read a book out loud and your speech will go back to it's normal way
Reply:It does affect your speech anytime you have it in your mouth, ie...you will sound different than from when you don't have it in.
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Can babies get a molar tooth first before incisors?
My 4.5 month old has all the symptoms of teething but when I felt his gum I am sure I can feel a bottom molar cutting through but he has no other teeth! Is this possible or is there something wrong? It is a pointy bit set into the gum a bit next to where canine should be. Thanks for your advice :)
Can babies get a molar tooth first before incisors?
i would have thought so
Reply:It's not always the incisors that come first. My nephew was born with 2 upper canines.....evil vampyre baby.
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Can babies get a molar tooth first before incisors?
i would have thought so
Reply:It's not always the incisors that come first. My nephew was born with 2 upper canines.....evil vampyre baby.
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How much does dog dental work cost?
My puppy has lost almost all of her puppy teeth except two of her canines. The new canines are already coming in beside the old ones and it is hurting her terribly. I think I am going to have to take her to the vet to get them out. Does anyone know how much it cost to have teeth extracted from a dog?
How much does dog dental work cost?
Depending on what the Vet tells you needs to be done. Since the dog is a pup, and most of the baby teeth are out, he may tell you the other remanding teeth will also fall out. The teeth coming in may probably just push the baby teeth out on there own. My poodle had a double row of teeth also when she was a pup. Eventually they all fell out. If she seems in alot of pain, maybe the Vet can recommend something. Usually when dogs have dental work, such as cleaning or pulling, they have to put the dog under. Being that your dog is a pup, they may not want to do this. Depending on the size of the dog, and the work that has to be done, is usually how they arrive at a price. I had to have my Rottweiler's teeth cleaned, and one extracted, it ran me around $80.00. Again, it depends on the size, as well as the Vets pricing, the amount of work that needs to be done too. Call your pup's Vet, and explain what is going on, and they should be able to give you an exact or ballpark cost. you may not even have to have them extracted. Hope this helps.
Debi - Professional Pet Sitter
Reply:Just wait it out....get her some soft chew toys, and even let her have some crushed ice for the pain. They will come out eventually.
Reply:Don't wait it out...it could cause serious problems for your pup. As for cost, that depends entirely on your vet, no 2 vets any where charge the same, good luck and give your poor puppy a hug
Reply:Provide plenty of different "chewy toys" and they will fall out on their own. It is not worth it to put them under anesthesia just to remove baby teeth.
Although, if you have the puppy spayed/neutered soon you can ask the vet to go ahead and remove the teeth as well if they feel comfortable with it.
My own puppy had his adult canines grow in right next to his puppy ones--the puppy canines ended up falling out on their own.
Reply:Charges can vary quite a bit. The best way to find out is to go to your vet for an exam, and ask him or her to give you an estimate for the cost of the work your puppy needs. Vets understand that people have budgets and can't always just jump into things having no idea what they'll cost. If you don't already have a good vet, ask friends and family for a recommendation.
Reply:It costs too much my grandma won't tell me how much it costs but I do know it costs up to 1,000 I think.
Java and C++
How much does dog dental work cost?
Depending on what the Vet tells you needs to be done. Since the dog is a pup, and most of the baby teeth are out, he may tell you the other remanding teeth will also fall out. The teeth coming in may probably just push the baby teeth out on there own. My poodle had a double row of teeth also when she was a pup. Eventually they all fell out. If she seems in alot of pain, maybe the Vet can recommend something. Usually when dogs have dental work, such as cleaning or pulling, they have to put the dog under. Being that your dog is a pup, they may not want to do this. Depending on the size of the dog, and the work that has to be done, is usually how they arrive at a price. I had to have my Rottweiler's teeth cleaned, and one extracted, it ran me around $80.00. Again, it depends on the size, as well as the Vets pricing, the amount of work that needs to be done too. Call your pup's Vet, and explain what is going on, and they should be able to give you an exact or ballpark cost. you may not even have to have them extracted. Hope this helps.
Debi - Professional Pet Sitter
Reply:Just wait it out....get her some soft chew toys, and even let her have some crushed ice for the pain. They will come out eventually.
Reply:Don't wait it out...it could cause serious problems for your pup. As for cost, that depends entirely on your vet, no 2 vets any where charge the same, good luck and give your poor puppy a hug
Reply:Provide plenty of different "chewy toys" and they will fall out on their own. It is not worth it to put them under anesthesia just to remove baby teeth.
Although, if you have the puppy spayed/neutered soon you can ask the vet to go ahead and remove the teeth as well if they feel comfortable with it.
My own puppy had his adult canines grow in right next to his puppy ones--the puppy canines ended up falling out on their own.
Reply:Charges can vary quite a bit. The best way to find out is to go to your vet for an exam, and ask him or her to give you an estimate for the cost of the work your puppy needs. Vets understand that people have budgets and can't always just jump into things having no idea what they'll cost. If you don't already have a good vet, ask friends and family for a recommendation.
Reply:It costs too much my grandma won't tell me how much it costs but I do know it costs up to 1,000 I think.
Java and C++
Help meeeeeeeee?
Im 15 andi havent been the dentisr since i was about 6
ive always brushed my teeth twice a day, and since i was about 8 i've had like white - blotchy stains on my teeth. on one of my teeth there is a yellow stain.. its like in the middle of the tooth. And both of my canines have gone a greyish colour. The bottom set of teeth are fine.. it makes me feel really self conscious too. I want to go to the dentist but i'm scared of what they'll think :S does anyone know whats wrong with them?
Help meeeeeeeee?
well my teeth get like that all the time! It's not a big deal. But your best bet is to just go to the dentist. They won't think things bad of you. They probobly see that stuff all the time. You could go to the dentist and if nothings wrong then just get your teeth whitened. just have your parents make you an appointment!
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Reply:Go to the dentist. Believe me dentists have seen brown rotting teeth, they've seen things 10,000 times worse than whatever is going on with your teeth. The longer you wait the longer you'll have to suffer with self consciousness. Have your parents make you an appointment now.
Reply:Darling - everyone is freaked out by their teeth - you can tell by the number of ads on tv for toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwaste, tooth whitening products, and gum. I'm SURE your teeth are fine - they are intact, they have been well cared for by you, and you seem to have healthy gums (which is a really important thing to think about). BUT...
You must go to the dentist. Period. The dentist has seen EVERYTHING in the world, and certainly your issues are not new to them. My guess (uneducated, except for my own teeth obsession) is that you have stains due to childhood illness (antibiotics when you are a baby can stain your permanent teeth, and it's nobody's fault), and the "greying" can be your imagination...or a sign of a more serious issue like root or nerve damage. Or, they might just need a professional cleaning! (the dentist has polishes and tools that a toothbrush cannot mimic - if you try to brush things tooooo much, you can cause damage to your gums and enamel).
So, please make an appointment. If your family doesn't have insurance, you might be surprised that a good dentist will clean your teeth for around $80 (please, please look up a good dentist - ask your doctor or a friend with good insurance for a recommendation. There are some bad guys/gals out there who can do damage, and you want someone with great references and continuing education), xray, examine your mouth (it's important to check for any skin problems IN the mouth, just like you check your skin for moles).
You will find your first "adult" dental visit to be GREAT - you'll get information on how to care for your teeth, you will know not to worry (or when to worry), and you'll be on your way to managing yourself as an adult. It sounds like you are responsible for caring for yourself. Good for you for asking questions about things that concern you - it's the best way to learn. But remember: the "splotches" aren't important if your teeth are healthy. The world of advertising is trying to make us all think that everyone has perfect straight white teeth and clear skin - this is an ideal, but there are 100s of shades of teeth and on any given day we all have a blemish. Perfect is healthy, not blemish-free. And remember doctors frequently train on unusual problems, or study them....there is nothing under the sun that they haven't read about, or heard about.
(one note - if money is a real issue and you can't get to a dentist, please call the local dental school and ask to be a trial patient. Dentists and hygenists have to learn on real people, and their training is supervised by dentists who are professors. A teaching school is a great place to get dental help, medical help, haircuts, etc. - don't be shy to look at ways to get what you need.) Good luck!
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ive always brushed my teeth twice a day, and since i was about 8 i've had like white - blotchy stains on my teeth. on one of my teeth there is a yellow stain.. its like in the middle of the tooth. And both of my canines have gone a greyish colour. The bottom set of teeth are fine.. it makes me feel really self conscious too. I want to go to the dentist but i'm scared of what they'll think :S does anyone know whats wrong with them?
Help meeeeeeeee?
well my teeth get like that all the time! It's not a big deal. But your best bet is to just go to the dentist. They won't think things bad of you. They probobly see that stuff all the time. You could go to the dentist and if nothings wrong then just get your teeth whitened. just have your parents make you an appointment!
%26lt;3 Jesse mcCartney %26lt;3
Reply:Go to the dentist. Believe me dentists have seen brown rotting teeth, they've seen things 10,000 times worse than whatever is going on with your teeth. The longer you wait the longer you'll have to suffer with self consciousness. Have your parents make you an appointment now.
Reply:Darling - everyone is freaked out by their teeth - you can tell by the number of ads on tv for toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwaste, tooth whitening products, and gum. I'm SURE your teeth are fine - they are intact, they have been well cared for by you, and you seem to have healthy gums (which is a really important thing to think about). BUT...
You must go to the dentist. Period. The dentist has seen EVERYTHING in the world, and certainly your issues are not new to them. My guess (uneducated, except for my own teeth obsession) is that you have stains due to childhood illness (antibiotics when you are a baby can stain your permanent teeth, and it's nobody's fault), and the "greying" can be your imagination...or a sign of a more serious issue like root or nerve damage. Or, they might just need a professional cleaning! (the dentist has polishes and tools that a toothbrush cannot mimic - if you try to brush things tooooo much, you can cause damage to your gums and enamel).
So, please make an appointment. If your family doesn't have insurance, you might be surprised that a good dentist will clean your teeth for around $80 (please, please look up a good dentist - ask your doctor or a friend with good insurance for a recommendation. There are some bad guys/gals out there who can do damage, and you want someone with great references and continuing education), xray, examine your mouth (it's important to check for any skin problems IN the mouth, just like you check your skin for moles).
You will find your first "adult" dental visit to be GREAT - you'll get information on how to care for your teeth, you will know not to worry (or when to worry), and you'll be on your way to managing yourself as an adult. It sounds like you are responsible for caring for yourself. Good for you for asking questions about things that concern you - it's the best way to learn. But remember: the "splotches" aren't important if your teeth are healthy. The world of advertising is trying to make us all think that everyone has perfect straight white teeth and clear skin - this is an ideal, but there are 100s of shades of teeth and on any given day we all have a blemish. Perfect is healthy, not blemish-free. And remember doctors frequently train on unusual problems, or study them....there is nothing under the sun that they haven't read about, or heard about.
(one note - if money is a real issue and you can't get to a dentist, please call the local dental school and ask to be a trial patient. Dentists and hygenists have to learn on real people, and their training is supervised by dentists who are professors. A teaching school is a great place to get dental help, medical help, haircuts, etc. - don't be shy to look at ways to get what you need.) Good luck!
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