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Does a palatal expander affect your speech?
The Expander, the Child, and Speech. The presence of most palatal expanders within the mouth of a child with normal speech production will alter the way the child speaks and sounds.
Will expanders make you talk weird?
Again, just like a foreign speaker of a new language, your tongue must learn new locations for each sound. At first, your tongue may feel sore from constantly rubbing on your expander. This will also affect your speech.
Does a palate expander cause a lisp?
Most patients have a small lisp when they first get an orthodontic expander. However, it is usually short lived and most patients go back to talking normally very soon. The tongue will quickly adapt to sharing the roof of the mouth with the expander and soon after nobody will be able to hear a difference.
Does palatal expander cause lisp?
Besides the very light tooth discomfort associated with the palate expander, you can expect a short adjustment period. During this adjustment period, your child may have more saliva than usual and slight speech impairment such as a lisp.
How much is a palate expander?
In most cases, a palate expander costs anywhere between $2000 and $3000. Since palatal expansion is medically necessary, most insurance plans cover most or all of the treatment costs.
Does a palate expander make a gap?
Is the Gap Normal? Yes, it is normal to have a small gap between the front teeth. The appearance of a space is one sign that the expander has moved the two halves of the palate apart. The gap that forms is normal and desirable – you know the expansion is working when you see the gap between your teeth!
Do braces change the sound of your voice?
Although brace require some adaptation, for sure, they will not affect your singing voice. After correcting your teeth, your voice will get even better. Singing is usually affected by the vocal cords, so if the vocal cords are healthy, then you shouldn’t have to worry.
Do braces change the way you sing?
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.