{"id":179,"date":"2021-07-25T20:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T20:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/?p=179"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","slug":"adjusting-to-speaking-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/25\/adjusting-to-speaking-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Invisalign Affect the Way I Speak?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Invisalign is a wildly popular orthodontic treatment, and for good reason. It is subtle, effective, and convenient. However, it is understandable if you hesitate to commit to it, especially if you are concerned that it might affect the way you talk. Not to worry. Although speaking with Invisalign can take a bit of getting used to, it is unlikely that your speech will be significantly altered. Let\u2019s talk about what you can expect with Invisalign<\/a> when it comes to the way you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Likely Are Speech Problems with Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign aligners are designed to be thin, snug, and as comfortable as possible which means they are unlikely to cause speech problems. One study found that 93% of Invisalign patients do not experience any significant differences in their speech while wearing their aligners. Of those who do notice speech issues, almost half do not experience any persistent problems. From these figures, we can estimate that only 3 \u2013 4% of Invisalign patients must deal with persistent speech issues related to their treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Invisalign Can Affect Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common speech issue with Invisalign is a slight lisp. This occurs because the aligners affect the way your tongue interacts with your teeth, so \u201cs\u201d and \u201cz\u201d sounds might become more similar to a \u201cth\u201d sound. Most people find that any Invisalign-related lisp disappears as they practice speaking with their aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way Invisalign can affect speech relates to speed. Some patients speak more slowly when they first get Invisalign. Taking more time to enunciate words helps them to practice communicating clearly with their aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjust to Speaking with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips to help you get used to speaking with Invisalign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n