{"id":133,"date":"2025-02-10T19:03:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T19:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2025-04-02T21:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T21:20:53","slug":"invisalign-will-it-affect-my-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/invisalign-will-it-affect-my-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Path to Straighter Teeth: How Invisalign Might Affect Your Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_517967703__1743615873_47184.jpg\" alt=\"young woman holding an Invisalign aligner outside\" class=\"wp-image-134\" style=\"width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_517967703__1743615873_47184.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_517967703__1743615873_47184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_517967703__1743615873_47184-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> remains a popular option for patients who desire a straighter set of teeth but want to avoid the bulky and unsightly look of metal braces. Offering clear aligners that appear virtually invisible, these trays are fully customized to each person\u2019s unique needs. But what many people may not realize is that Invisalign can take some time to get used to, especially when it comes to the changes that can occur with one\u2019s speech. Read on to discover how these aligners can change the way you talk and what you can do to \u201cfix\u201d it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Type of Speech Issues Can Invisalign Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that none of the speech issues that occur with Invisalign are permanent. These temporary changes may be bothersome but should not cause lasting worry, as they will not remain a problem for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While wearing Invisalign aligners, you may develop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A lisp: <\/strong>This occurs when you\u2019re unable to clearly make the \u201cs\u201d or \u201cz\u201d sound but instead say \u201cth.\u201d The reason this happens is that your tongue will not sit in its proper place but instead, be impacted by the placement of the aligners. Fortunately, your mouth will quickly adjust, causing the lisp to fade over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slower or slurred speech:<\/strong> You may notice when initially receiving your Invisalign that you begin to speak slower or even slur your words. This is normal and to be expected; however, to speed up the process of returning to \u201cnormal,\u201d you\u2019ll need to talk more. Although your aligners are thin, they still add a minimal amount of thickness to the backs of your teeth, causing your speech to sound different, but the more you talk, the faster you\u2019ll overcome these issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Ways to Speak Clearly with Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from talking more so that you no longer slur your words or speak slowly, you will find it helpful to also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read aloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to your spouse, partner, family member, or friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for feedback when talking to someone else, as they can pinpoint areas of your speech that sound different<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain good posture by standing up straight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking while wearing Invisalign may seem difficult at first, but don\u2019t let it keep you from moving forward with treatment. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be talking normally again, and once you see your results, you\u2019ll find it is well worth the temporary inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Dr. Brian Coats is a trusted Longmont dentist with more than 25 years of experience and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. After earning his dental degree at Creighton University School of Dentistry, he joined his father\u2019s practice and is now pleased to work alongside his son and fellow dentist, Dr. Kevin Coats. The two provide top-of-the-line dental care to patients living nearby, even offering Invisalign clear aligners to those who need to straighten their teeth to enjoy better oral health. If you are considering this clear alternative to metal braces, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(303) 776-4090 <\/strong>to learn how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invisalign remains a popular option for patients who desire a straighter set of teeth but want to avoid the bulky and unsightly look of metal braces. Offering clear aligners that appear virtually invisible, these trays are fully customized to each person\u2019s unique needs. 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