Created 31/10/2019
Updated 15/12/2019
Most patients ask us at the first visit how orthodontics affects speaking or eating. Orthodontics with brackets is always slightly more uncomfortable than invisalign orthodontics, some patients have small sores or canker sores on their cheeks a few days after braces are placed. As the days go by, these discomforts eventually disappear.
Invisalign patients have much less discomfort. The fact that the aligners can be removed helps us to have a better hygiene and to have zero discomfort.
Are you postponing your
orthodontic treatment
because you think it will affect your speech? Today’s orthodontic braces are becoming smaller and more comfortable thanks to advances in the technologies we use. You’ll hardly notice they’re there!
In our
dental clinic in Barcelona
and in the
dental clinic in Ibiza
we are committed to helping you achieve a beautiful smile without affecting your daily life, and explain to you which is the best treatment for your case and needs.
Here’s what you need to know about orthodontics when it comes to speaking.
Most of the time, orthodontics does not affect speech.
At the beginning of treatment, your mouth and tongue will feel different with orthodontics because it is a foreign body that we are not used to.
It won’t take you many days to feel more comfortable with them to the sensation of plastic or metal (depending on your orthodontics) between your teeth and lips. Although it may seem that we express ourselves differently, after a month, most patients do not notice significant changes in the way they speak.
Many public figures that you hear on television or on the radio wear braces and you haven’t even noticed. Today, invisible braces are almost imperceptible. We can ask them how orthodontics affects speaking or eating and they will tell us that it does not affect anything.
Orthodontics require an adaptation period
As we said at the beginning of this article, our orthodontic specialists will explain at all times how to help you adapt to the treatment when we deliver your orthodontics, if it is Invisalign, or adjust it in the case of lingual orthodontics or braces. Helping you reduce the time it may take you to get used to its feel and look.
It is very important to normalize the use of orthodontics and not to give it more importance than it has, since corrective treatments are becoming more and more frequent in our society.
It is advisable that the first few days you try which foods are easier than others, that you get into a hygiene routine to ensure proper maintenance and even that you have conversations with yourself or even sing to familiarize yourself if you feel a strange sensation at the beginning.
The benefits of orthodontics
There are numerous benefits of having straight teeth and proper bite alignment. The position of your teeth and mouth are an integral part of the way you speak. Misaligned teeth or gaps can cause a lisping, slurring or hissing effect during speech. As your teeth and jaw align, you will be able to speak and enunciate better.
Not only is there a strong aesthetic component to straight teeth, but scientific research also shows that a beautiful smile improves your self-esteem, enhances the quality of your relationships and improves your success in school and work.
Consider invisible orthodontics – Invisalign
If you are concerned about orthodontics affecting the way you speak, we recommend Invisalign.
Invisalign orthodontics
.
The Invisalign treatment process uses a series of strong, flexible, removable plastic aligners made especially for your mouth. They are specifically designed to ensure smooth correction over time.
Depending on the patient, treatment often takes less time than traditional orthodontics because the clear aligners are changed weekly.
If you have business meetings on a daily basis, you can simply remove the aligners beforehand.
Caution: a continuous use of 22 hours per day is recommended.
Do you have any further questions?
At IMOI Dental Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. We offer you a free initial consultation, where we will personally analyze your goals and give you orthodontic treatment options. Our team will listen to your needs and answer any questions you may have. Contact us without obligation.
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This article has been supervised by Dr. Ferran Novell Costa and Dra. Erjona Demiraj, specialists in Dental Health and Dental Aesthetics treatments. Responsible for the treatments provided at IMOI Barcelona and IMOI Ibiza and for the supervision and/or updating of the contents of this blog entry. (7/11/2023). The recommendations described are not generic and do not replace the diagnosis and evaluation of a professional in a dental office. If you want us to clarify any aspect or you want a personalized diagnosis and advice we recommend you to come to our dental clinics.
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