{"id":74,"date":"2026-07-03T01:19:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistfwtx.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2026-07-09T01:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T01:20:50","slug":"how-invisalign-changes-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistfwtx.com\/blog\/how-invisalign-changes-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Tripped Up Tongue: How Invisalign Changes Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you recently started your Invisalign<\/a> journey? Having your trays in might feel odd at first, but they will start to feel comfortable as you get used to them. That said, your speech with them might change initially. This is normal for a lot of people, but you might feel a bit embarrassed about it. The good news is that it\u2019s temporary, so here\u2019s more about why this happens and what you can do to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Will Invisalign Change My Speech?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will need to keep your aligners in for 22 hours every day. This allows them to put consistent pressure on your teeth to shift them into their desired places. They are thin, so they are much more comfortable than traditional braces, but they do take up a small amount of room in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your tongue will likely bump into them and give you a slight lisp while you get used to them. Your \u201cs\u201d and \u201cz\u201d sounds might come out as \u201cth,\u201d but again, this is only a temporary change!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do to Get Back My Clear Speech?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It takes about two weeks to a month to get fully adjusted to your Invisalign. It varies per person, but there are some exercises and tips you can use to get back your clear speech sooner. Here are a few things to try out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n