Does Wearing Invisalign Affect Your Speech?

Orthodontic treatments are designed to straighten your smile and align your bite. Invisalign is one popular option that works with minimal interference to your daily life. Dr. Mozafari, our orthodontist in Cupertino, can help you decide if you are a candidate for Invisalign and answer any questions that you may have about the process.

The removable aligners make it easy to eat whatever you want and to brush and floss without obstructions. Patients appreciate the ease and simplicity of the clear aligners, which are nearly invisible when worn. While they cannot be easily seen, many patients wonder about whether the aligners will affect their speech. Any new appliance in your mouth may come with an adjustment period. In most cases, any changes caused by your Invisalign aligners are generally minor and temporary.

A slight lisp is possible in the early days of wearing your aligner. Once your tongue gets used to the changed proportions of your teeth, the lisp should disappear. This usually occurs within just a day or two. The lisp will not return when you switch to new aligners, and you will have a beautifully straight smile at the end of your treatment. Give us a call today to learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mozafari, our Invisalign provider in Cupertino.