Lisps Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of lisps?
A
Frontal
Interdental
Lateral
2
Q
Describe a Frontal Lisp
A
- teeth not together, tongue tip typically near or behind lower central incisors
- tongue not between teeth
- may have open bite
3
Q
Describe an Interdental Lisp
A
- tongue tip protruded between upper and lower central incisors
- Mr. Mouth helpful
4
Q
Decribe a Lateral Lisp
A
- tongue tip touching alveolar ridge
- air forced laterally, creating significantly distorted friction
- very hard to fix!
