Question 1

can braces make a lisp go away?

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It will depend: Air that escapes in the form of a lisp may be corrected by braces if the front teeth can be brought together by the orthodontics.  However, it may not correct the lisp is the functional bite position is such that the front teeth are not close enough for approximation.  Check with you doctor to determine your best functional bite position and then determine how close the front teeth come.

Question 2

can putting braces affect a lisp ?

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Possibly: If the reason for the lisp is malocclusion of the teeth which in turn affects tongue placement as you talk, then correcting the alignment with braces may be useful. I'd invest in a few sessions with a speech pathologist to discuss tongue and mouth exercises you can do to diminish the lisp.

Question 3

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i am having invisalign braces & before i had no prob with pronouncing s but now i am having a lisp with and without the braces.how can i fix that?

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Be patient: It is very common for the speech to be affected during active Invisalign treatment.  Pronouncing words that begin with the letter "S is the most common complaint. It will improve as the teeth move into alignment. Always make sure that your dentist is aware so that he/she can give you the right solution. Good luck.

Question 4

needing expert help. i have my brace on for three months and have now developed a lisp! is this normal?

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Maybe: As a result of foreign hardware in your mouth. Talk to your orthodontist about it.

Question 5

how do you treat a lisp?

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Speech therapy is : the best way to get rid of a "permanent" lisp or, at least, reduce it greatly. Therapy that targets production of  the sounds  "s" &amp; "z" at the beginning, middle &amp; end of words differs depending on whether the lisp is frontal/interdental, lateral or palatal. A "whistling" lisp may be caused by dentures or dental appliances. See your dentist first for evaluation &amp; appropriate referrals.

Question 6

could i fully get rid of a lisp?

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Speech therapy is : the best way to get rid of a "permanent" lisp or, at least, reduce it greatly. Therapy that targets production of  the sounds  "s" &amp; "z" at the beginning, middle &amp; end of words differs depending on whether the lisp is frontal/interdental, lateral or palatal. A "whistling" lisp may be caused by dentures or dental appliances. See your dentist first for evaluation &amp; appropriate referrals.

Question 7

how can i fix a lisp when i speak?

Accepted Answer

Frenulectomy: Frenulectomy can sometimes be a solution if the tongue is tied or ankylossed.

Question 8

why do a lot of gay men have a lisp?

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I don't believe that: There is any correlation between having a lisp and being gay, at least in the midwest. I recommend that you read an article on this at wikipedia and the conclusions that they reach.En.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/gay_lisp‎.

Question 9

how to get rid of a slight lisp in a child?

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Give it time: Almost all children go through a lisping or stuttering phase that may last a few days or several weeks.  Try to not point it out and give them plenty of time to speak and it usually goes away on it's own.  If it persists or they become embarrassed, your doctor can help you find a speech therapist.

Question 10

could someone get rid of a lisp as an adult?

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Difficulty with S &amp;: Z phonemes at the beginning, middle &amp;; end of words constitute  a lisp. Speech therapy  &amp; lots of practice smiling as you talk to yourself in a mirror can greatly reduce or eliminate a "permanent"  frontal or interdental lisp, but may not be quite as effective for a lateral or palatal lisp. If you have a tongue thrust, your dentist may be able to insert an oral appliance that helps, also.

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