Invisalign has allowed millions of patients to achieve more beautiful and healthy smiles without the cumbersome metal parts that come with traditional braces. Since each Invisalign tray is customized to fit snugly over the dental arch, it will add a small amount of width and length to the teeth when worn, which can affect the way you pronounce words. Here’s a quick overview of how Invisalign works and how you can make speaking clearly easier during treatment.

Many people spend more than a year wearing braces, so knowing that you will soon get your orthodontic appliance removed from your teeth can be quite exciting. After all, you’ll finally be able to smile without showing metal wires and brackets and eat and drink whatever you please. However, it can take some time to get used to wearing braces, and the results of your orthodontic treatment will not last if you don’t adopt the right habits. Here’s what to expect after your braces are taken off and how to adjust more easily afterward.