{"id":203,"date":"2021-07-06T14:41:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2021-08-05T14:43:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:43:45","slug":"what-to-expect-when-speaking-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/what-to-expect-when-speaking-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Invisalign Affect the Way You Speak?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Gone are the days of metal wires and brackets being the only solution for a straighter smile! Thanks to Invisalign, you can correct misaligned teeth quickly, comfortably, and discreetly. But can it still affect your speech? It is a valid concern for most people as they worry that an impediment will be a dead giveaway of their treatment. Luckily, any alterations with the clear aligners are minimal and easily fixable! Here\u2019s what you can expect from speaking with Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Affect Speech?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like any other dental or orthodontic appliance, Invisalign<\/a> can affect the way you speak too. Fortunately, since the clear aligners are so thin, they only have minimal impact on your speech!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During treatment, you may experience the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slight Lisp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for patients to experience a slight lisp after wearing their plastic trays for the first time. Typically, it\u2019s most evident when making the \u201cs\u201d, \u201csh\u201d, or \u201cz\u201d sounds. But the alteration is so minor that it\u2019s often only noticed by the wearer \u2013 not by anyone else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change in Speech Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talking may feel awkward during the early stages of treatment. Since you\u2019re not used to wearing clear aligners, you might initially speak more slowly or slur words. Most patients find it takes a bit more work to speak quickly and enunciate. Luckily, it gets easier with practice, and the changes go away once your mouth adjusts to the plastic trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Reduce a Speech Impediment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you experience a speech impediment, your first instinct may be to speak as little as possible to hide it. However, the secret to getting rid of any alterations is practice, practice, and more practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the following tips to resolve any changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n