Everyday life during treatmentQuestion during treatment

I wear braces and I've noticed I can't whistle any more. Will I be able to again once they're off?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Braces get in the way of whistling. It's possible to learn to whistle with braces, but it takes practice. Once your braces come off, you'll get the skill back if you had it before, but you'll need to practise.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.