Speech Problems? Mouth Misformed?

Updated on June 01, 2007
N.J. asks from Jefferson City, TN
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I recently posted a question asking how well is your 2yr old talking? Well I have been slowly taking her binky in anticipation of it being gone by her birthday(31st) I have noticed that it seems her mouth seems a little misformed not like an over or an under bite but like a "to the right under bite" it doesent stand out that much but i have noticed it alot more since she goes without her binky during the day. When she smiles you can tell too and she seems to have trouble making kissie faces. Could this be affecting her speech?? She has an doc apt. next week, but I was wondering if maybe any of you have dealt/heard of this?
Thanks~N. J.

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K.W.

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I do not feel that it affects speech, but this is just my personal opinion. My son has recieved free speech therapy since he was 3. I know how scared you are. We just found out my son is developmentally delayed and has CP. I would recommend you tell the doctor all of your concerns so if anything is wrong like her speech you can start getting her therapy. I understand about behavior as well. Write me back I feel like we are experiencing some of the same things. I thought my son was autistic as well, however my child is real social, and he had been tested.

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D.M.

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Hey N., I'm sorry to hear that about Trinity but I would make sure to ask my Dr. and if your not happy or comfortable with his answer then have someone else look at her! Most 2 year olds I have known (except my grandson he has Autism) talk really good! All 5 of mine did!! I think her mouth may cause her speech to be somewhat slushy or something but I would think she would still be able to talk just maybe not to plain! please keep me updated about her ok..how is everyone else doing? How is Necco doing? Well let me know how things are going.... D.

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S.O.

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N. - Any oddity to the formation of her mouth, no matter how slight, may impact your child's speech. The "binky," especially, is a huge no-no, so I'm thrilled you're already planning to eliminate that.
My 8 year old son will be getting braces on his top four teeth, as well as a "spacer" inserted on the roof of his mouth. At his last dentist appointment, they brought in the orthodontist b/c HE has a slight side bite to the left. The orthodontist told me that this condition can get worse as he grows older & the bone structure continues to grow & develop more & more dramatically to the side, so we've chosen to be proactive & take care of it now.
I'd ask your daughter's pediatrician a/b it at the next appointment, but I'd also make a dental appointment.
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S.F.

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I mite have some answers for u bu ti need to know what kind of difference is it ? when she smiles do u see that one side is loower or higher than the other. and if so do you notice any other facial parts that are a little off.....

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T.C.

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my son is 2 and a half never really took a pasi and still barely talks try the tennessee early intervention system they have been workin w/ my son and he is sayin a lil bit now hope it helps

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