Why do I talk weird with braces?

Why do I talk weird with braces?

Your brackets and arch wires, or invisible aligners may feel weird at first, making it difficult for your tongue and facial muscles to move as they normally do when you speak. But don’t worry, your oral structures will adjust to these new feelings soon enough.

Will braces make me sound different?

Although braces require some adaptation, and for sure, they will not affect your singing voice. After adjusting your teeth, your voice will even get better. Singing is usually affected by the vocal cords, so if the vocal cords are healthy, then you should be fine.

Do braces change your accent?

When they are first put on, braces can affect speech. But not always: one study showed around 57% of people experience some speech problems straight after braces are put on (Paley et al., 2016). A sizeable minority report no issues.

Do braces make you lisp?

Generally speaking, as the braces are on the back of the teeth, it can impact your ability to say the letter “s”. This can result in a temporary lisp.

Is it OK to eat french fries with braces?

Please don’t eat popcorn, nuts, and seeds either, as the pieces can get stuck in your appliances or break them. You can still eat things like ice cream, brownies, cookies, cake, French fries, burger, hot dogs, and pizza (just avoid the crust), no problem.

Can I eat spicy food with braces?

The overall consensus of the internet is no, spicy foods are not a problem, and yes, you can eat them. Eating spicy foods and chili will not hinder or slow down your orthodontic treatment in any currently known way.

How do you sleep with new braces?

If you sleep on your side or on your stomach—and thereby with your face sideways on your pillow—your braces will rub against your cheek. Sleeping on your back is the better option.

Do I brush my teeth with braces on?

Brushing teeth with braces isn’t too different than brushing without braces. It’s still important to brush twice a day for at least two minutes, and if possible brush after every meal to remove loose food from under brackets and wires.