{"id":3017,"date":"2025-09-05T15:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T15:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/?p=3017"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:11:13","slug":"how-invisalign-can-affect-the-way-you-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saltrundental.com\/blog\/how-invisalign-can-affect-the-way-you-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"New Smile, New Sound: How Invisalign Can Affect the Way You Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the most popular ways to get a straighter smile is with Invisalign<\/a>. These are clear aligners that you wear throughout the day to align your bite. They are much more convenient than traditional braces, but since they go over your teeth, your speech might change a bit. The good news is that it\u2019s nothing drastic, but it can catch you off guard if you aren\u2019t expecting it, so here\u2019s what may happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Will My Aligners Change How I Talk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your Invisalign trays are made from a thin plastic. They are much more comfortable than bulky metal wires and brackets, but they take up just a small amount of space in your mouth. While it may not be much, your tongue may bump into them, giving you a slight lisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people often find that they pronounce \u201cs\u201d and \u201cz\u201d sounds like \u201cth.\u201d This can feel a bit awkward at first, but it\u2019s only temporary. Your aligners are customized to you, meaning that you can get used to them quicker than braces. Usually, it takes about a couple of weeks to get adjusted to them, but this is normal and expected with any oral appliance you\u2019re new to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do to Get Used to Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may feel a bit self-conscious about this shift in your speech, but thankfully, there are things you can do to combat it, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n