Can orthodontics affect the way you speak?

Can orthodontics affect the way you speak? 

Absolutely! 

It can affect the way you speak in two ways. First, when you wear aligners, there's a clear plastic that surrounds your teeth, which can change the way you pronounce certain words. 

Secondly, if your teeth are too far forward or too far back, this can also affect the way you speak. Because you have to relearn how to place your tongue over your teeth to produce certain sounds like "th", "the" or the "v" sound. But don't worry, you'll soon get used to it!