Do essix retainers affect speach?

[felicia]

I had Hawley retainers for about a month after my first debanding. My speach was affected pretty bad. The second time around I will get essix retainers and also permanent retainers on the back of my teeth (6 lower, 2 upper). I am just wondering how is that going to affect my speach? Are essix retainers as bad as the bulky hawleys?

[LB]

My Essix retainers have no impact on my speech at all. Was a bit weird the first time I wore them, but after than no problem.

[TumbleDryLow]

The only problem I've ever had with my Essex is a bit of a whistle when I say "S". (And I think this is only noticeable by me.)

[felicia]

Thank you so much for your reply, LB and TumbleDryLow. It's a relief knowing that.

[hal2me]

Hi felicia!

Essex retainers affected my speech every so slightly. My "s" sounded like "sh" for a few days. You do have to get used to them. Like tumbledrylow says, only you yourself notices it.