Question 1

is there anything i can do to get rid of my lisp fast?

Accepted Answer

Speech Therapy: Best not to rush. There are no medications or surgeries to repair a lisp. Consistent speech exercises with a therapist will improve your lisp.

Question 2

what do you suggest if i would like to get rid of my lisp!?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty with S &amp;: Z phonemes at the beginning, middle &amp; end of words constitute  a lisp. Speech therapy  &amp; practicing smiling while talking to yourself in a mirror can greatly reduce or eliminate a "permanent"  frontal or interdental lisp, but may not be 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.

Question 3

is it possible to get rid of my lisp with speech therapy at the age of 20?

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Probably: An evaluation by a speech pathologist can help you understand your speech issues and whether there is a problem with the oral mechanism that needs work. Therapy after this evaluation has helped many adults.

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

could someone get rid of a lisp as an adult?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

can there be any exercises to get rid of a lisp?

Accepted Answer

Lisp: Speech therapy should help you with your lisp.  The speech therapist should teach you home exercises.  Good luck!

Question 8

what to do if i have a lisp, are there any ways 2 get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty with S &amp;: Z phonemes at the beginning, middle &amp; end of words constitute  a lisp. Speech therapy  &amp; practicing smiling while talking to yourself in a mirror can greatly reduce or eliminate a "permanent"  frontal or interdental lisp, but may not be 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.

Question 9

i have a lisp because of my tmj splint. how do i get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

Tell the dentist: You need to inform the dentist who made the splint.  If it was bought over-the-counter or online, then i would see a dentist anyways because those types of mouthpieces (non-custom) can create some permanent problems- moving teeth, etc.

Question 10

can you tell me any tips on getting rid of a lisp?

Accepted Answer

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" ; "z" at the beginning, middle ; 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 ; appropriate referrals.

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