{"id":383,"date":"2025-05-16T13:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2025-07-01T13:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:16:53","slug":"invisalign-and-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oaktondentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/invisalign-and-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Invisalign Clear Aligners Affect the Way You Speak?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While you\u2019re still getting used to your Invisalign clear aligners<\/a>, it\u2019s not unusual to notice some changes in the way you speak. This is a temporary problem that will eventually go away on its own, but having a firm idea of what to expect can help make the first couple of weeks go by more smoothly. Here\u2019s a closer look at how Invisalign can affect your speech and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Invisalign process involves a series of clear aligners that exert pressure on your teeth to gradually reposition them. You will need to keep the aligners in your mouth for 20 to 22 hours every day so that they can do their job. Roughly every two weeks, you will switch to a new set of aligners. Once you\u2019ve completed your Invisalign treatment \u2013 which often takes about 12 to 18 months \u2013 you\u2019ll have a straighter smile to show off to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Speech Problems Can Occur When Wearing Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The presence of Invisalign aligners over your teeth will affect the way your tongue moves when you\u2019re trying to speak. Consequently, you may experience a slight lisp when saying words that contain the \u201cs\u201d and \u201cz\u201d sounds. Additionally, you might find yourself speaking slowly and slurring your words due to how different your mouth feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, your tongue will learn to account for your aligners. As a result, any speech issues should fade away on their own. Note that once you switch to the next set of aligners, you may experience a lisp again; however, it likely won\u2019t take as much time for your mouth to readjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Overcome Invisalign-Related Speech Problems Faster?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 If you want to speed up the process of adjusting to your aligners so that any related speech problems go away faster, try following these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n