Hi everyone! I'm new to this board. I have an implanted overdenture; I just received it a few days ago. Prior to this, I had worn a full upper denture for 8 years. (I got them at an embarrassingly young age). I love my new set b/c they feel so much more secure and look so much more natural, however, I'm having to adjust my speech all over again. My dentist said this was normal, but I'm wondering why I'm having problems since I'd obviously been speaking with a denture in for years. I need to mention that my new implanted set does not have a palate or an upper phalange (sp?). So, although I'm pleased, I have avoided talking to people for the last several days b/c I sound so silly.