Tea and coffee can be safely consumed while you're undergoing treatment with Invisalign clear braces, although you should not drink these beverages while you are wearing the trays. Especially in the case of drinks like tea and coffee, which are capable of staining the teeth.
Can you drink cold drinks with aligners?
Avoid drinking warm or hot water, though, because the hotter temperature may warp the aligner, making it less effective or possibly irritate your gums. Helpful tip #2: If your teeth feel tender after switching to a new aligner, drink cold water. The cold temperature helps soothe away discomfort and reduce inflammation.
Can you drink cold tea with a retainer?
If you drop your retainers on the ground, DO NOT PUT THEM IN HOT OR BOILING WATER. You may not drink hot liquids with retainers in your mouth: i.e. coffee, tea, soup, hot chocolate. With clear retainers, DO NOT DRINK OR EAT ANYTHING with them except water. Keep retainers AWAY FROM DOGS AND CATS.
Can I drink tea through a straw with Invisalign?
It's not a good idea to drink hot coffee or tea with Invisalign. The heat may warp the plastic, in which case you'll find yourself needing to buy a new set of aligners. If you're going to drink a lot of coffee, do it with a straw. This is not to say that coffee and tea are bad for you.
Can I drink through a straw with Invisalign?
Again, drinking beverages with a straw is recommended when you're undergoing Invisalign treatment. A straw allows the liquid less contact with your teeth and less contact with your Invisalign if they're still in. If you simply must drink a sugary or alcoholic drink with Invisalign, use a straw.
Can you drink Sprite with Invisalign?
NOTE: You can drink clear liquids with aligners in (such as water or sprite). DO NOT eat with aligners in. Brush your teeth before placing the aligners in. DO NOT soak or use toothpaste to clean your aligners.
Can you drink juice with Invisalign on?
Drinking juices, red wine, or coffee with Invisalign can cause discoloration in your trays. We encourage you to only drink water while wearing your aligners, but if you accidentally stain them, we have a fix! Keeping your clear aligners clean is essential for maintaining your oral health.
Can you drink soda water with Invisalign?
Your Invisalign aligners must be removed before eating or drinking anything besides water. While regular water is the best, carbonated water is okay to drink with aligners every once in a while. Carbonated water won't stain or warp your aligners, but the carbonation can still harm your teeth.
Can I drink green tea while wearing Invisalign?
Drinks to Avoid while Wearing Invisalign It's important to know that casually drinking green tea, coffee, alcohol or smoothies with invisalign can damage your aligners and potentially harm your teeth.