{"id":343,"date":"2025-07-11T14:41:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/?p=343"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:44:35","slug":"tongue-tied-how-invisalign-may-change-the-way-you-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricedental.com\/blog\/tongue-tied-how-invisalign-may-change-the-way-you-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongue Tied: How Invisalign May Change the Way You Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you looking forward to straightening your smile with Invisalign? This orthodontic treatment<\/a> is a great option that\u2019s discreet and fits easily into your lifestyle. You won\u2019t have to worry about any metal in your mouth, but they do have one thing you\u2019ll have to overcome. That is how they will change your speech. It\u2019s not a dramatic difference, but many people don\u2019t know what to expect. Keep reading to learn why this happens and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Invisalign Affect the Way I Speak?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you are first starting your treatment, you may notice right away how different your mouth feels with the Invisalign trays in. They are taking up a small amount of space, so your tongue may tend to bump into them when you\u2019re talking. You may develop a slight lisp, but it\u2019s only temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This altered speech may feel a bit awkward initially, as you may not be able to pronounce certain letters or sounds as clearly. One change that people experience is pronouncing their “s” and “z” sounds like “th.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be relieved to hear that this change is short-lived. Your clear aligners are made of a thin, custom-fit plastic that’s durable. They will feel more comfortable as they don’t take up as much room in your mouth as braces do. Like with any other oral appliance, your body will naturally get used to it in a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do About It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While speaking a bit off is normal, that doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t anything you can do to speed up the adjustment period. Here are some easy tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n