Yes, you can drink coffee with Invisalign. However, you should remove the aligner trays to avoid staining your teeth.
Many people have had concerns about consuming hot beverages, especially coffee, while wearing Invisalign. Coffee powers the day of so many people from sun up to sun down, so while Invisalign can be a perfect treatment for some dental issues, many are hesitant to use it for this reason. Let's explore further today what is fact and what is fiction: Is it truly safe to drink coffee with Invisalign?
You Can Eat and Drink Normally with Invisalign
One benefit of Invisalign is that it allows the patient to eat and drink normally while using the treatment. Yes, this includes hot beverages like tea and coffee. The key here is to make sure that are taking care to do so properly to reduce the risk of staining your teeth. Invisalign uses clear plastic trays to reposition the teeth.
The trays can and should be taken out while enjoying the foods and drinks that you normally would. Yes, coffee can be safely consumed while you're undergoing treatment with Invisalign clear braces, although you should not consume these beverages while you are wearing the trays, especially at high temperatures. You run the risk of damaging the trays and staining your teeth.
When you do remove your Invisalign trays to enjoy these beverages, it is important that you remember to put them back in afterward! Your Invisalign dentist will be the one to advise you how long the trays should be worn in order to achieve the results you want by undergoing the treatment in the first place. It is typically around 22 hours per day, but it is always best to consult with your orthodontist. Limit sugary drinks as well of course.
Water is the Safest Drink with Invisalign
Water is the best thing to drink while using Invisalign treatment. Hot beverages like coffee, while they can be consumed by removing your trays- can also damage your teeth and all that time without your aligners in adds up.
If the goal is to be achieved in the desired timeframe, water is the best option. Any hot liquid can warp the aligners. Drinking anything other than water with the aligners on risks liquid seeping between the aligners and damaging your teeth or creating conditions for tooth decay.
So, can you drink coffee while wearing Invisalign? In short, yes. However, to get the best results and take the least amount of risk when it comes to damaging your liners or creating an ineffective treatment, water is going to be the best option.
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