Many people, including aspiring performers dream of having “perfect teeth”. Braces are a great way to straighten out teeth but what does this mean for singers? Can braces affect singing capability during and after treatment? This article will answer the all-important question; can getting braces in Glasgow affect your singing?

Will I Need to Adjust the Way I Sing?

Your mouth, tongue and cheeks need to adjust to the braces being in your mouth, so it may be sore for a few days. Getting braces in Glasgow will not require you to adjust the way that you sing, they will also not change the way you take in air or change the position of your tongue when holding notes. You may develop a lisp right after you get braces fitted, although this should ease up and eventually go away within a few days.

Can Braces Make Me Sing Better?

Practice is the only sure fire way to improve your singing, however, braces will definitely not make your singing voice worse.

Braces can cause slight improvements in the fullness of your tone and timbre of your voice, this is due to the straightening of the teeth, closing the gaps, which can help stop any hissing and warbling in your singing voice. The braces can also create a wider arch and broader palate by aligning teeth and moving them into the correct position.  

Can I Sing Whilst Wearing Invisalign Braces?

Invisalign have gained a lot of popularity due to them being hard to spot whilst wearing them and they can be easily removed for proper teeth cleaning. Wearing Invisalign whilst singing is fine and more than doable, it can, however, effect the fullness of your tone, so it might be best to practice with them on and see if it works for you. One of the benefits about Invisalign is that they are easily removed, so taking them out when you are required to sing will not be a problem, as long as you put them back in when you’re finished. It is recommended to only take Invisalign out of the mouth for up to 2 hours a day, so the speed of results may be affected if you take them out for longer.

Advice on Getting Braces in Glasgow

If you are still unsure about getting braces in Glasgow, then get in contact with a trusted orthodontist and ask them any further questions that you may have. You can rest assured that getting braces in Glasgow will not affect your singing voice in a negative way, which can be a fear for many aspiring entertainers.