{"id":552,"date":"2025-05-09T16:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/?p=552"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:21:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:21:10","slug":"talking-with-trays-will-invisalign-affect-your-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drlisk.com\/blog\/talking-with-trays-will-invisalign-affect-your-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking with Trays: Will Invisalign Affect Your Speech?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re thinking about getting Invisalign, you probably have a few questions\u2014and somewhere near the top of the list is, \u201cWill it make me talk funny?\u201d It\u2019s a valid concern that\u2019s kept many patients from trying the treatment. But is this truly an issue, or is it simply a nervous fear? Continue reading to see what really happens when you start wearing your Invisalign trays<\/a> and whether your speech will suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some Speech Changes Are Normal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you first put in your aligners, you may experience some slight speech changes like lisps, excess saliva, and slurring. This is because your tongue has to adjust to the new shape and space in your mouth, even if it\u2019s just a tiny amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that these talking tribulations are usually temporary and will go away within a few days. Your tongue is a fast learner, so it\u2019ll adapt quickly! And don\u2019t worry, most people around you won\u2019t even notice for the short amount of time you\u2019re adjusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Makes Perfect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still feeling a little self-conscious and want to speed up the process of regaining your regular speech sooner, practice speaking aloud at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n