Table of Contents
- 1 What happens if I drink juice with my Invisalign?
- 2 What happens if I drink juice with my retainers?
- 3 Why can’t I drink juice with retainers?
- 4 What can you not do while wearing Invisalign?
- 5 Can you drink orange juice with Invisalign?
- 6 Should you bite down on Invisalign?
- 7 Can I bite down on my Invisalign?
- 8 Is lemon water bad for Invisalign?
What happens if I drink juice with my Invisalign?
It is important to remember that your Invisalign clear aligners are easily stained. 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!
What happens if I drink juice with my retainers?
Do not put your retainer in your pocket, where it could be broken or bent. The retainers are clear and therefore can discolor if drinking coffee, tea, pop, dark juices or anything that is not a clear liquid. It is recommended that the beverage of choice while wearing the clear retainers is water.
Why can’t I drink juice with retainers?
Don’t drink soda or alcohol while wearing a retainer – It is tempting to drink while wearing a retainer because of the unobtrusive nature of the device. However, excess liquid trapped under the trays can vastly intensify acid exposure to teeth, increasing the probability of tooth decay.
Can you drink Flavoured water with Invisalign?
Avoid These Beverages with Invisalign and Braces Thus, if you are wearing your aligners, it’s best to avoid or limit: Sodas. Acidic liquids. Flavored water.
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.
What can you not do while wearing Invisalign?
Things you should NOT do during Invisalign Treatment
- Don’t get them dirty. It’s important to drink nothing but water when your Invisalign aligners are in.
- Don’t scratch them.
- Don’t rush the treatment.
- Don’t play with it.
- Don’t leave them in.
- Don’t forget to brush.
Can you drink orange juice with Invisalign?
Citrus fruits such as oranges lemons, grapefruit, etc. These foods can eat away the enamel protection on your teeth. It is recommended to remove your Invisalign aligners when consuming the following drinks: Hot beverages.
Should you bite down on Invisalign?
By biting down on chewies a few times a day for 5-10 minutes at a time, you will help seat the aligner, which means the aligner fits tightly against your teeth. Using chewies regularly will increase the likelihood that you will finish treatment on time.
Can I drink zero sugar Gatorade with Invisalign?
These liquids include but are not limited to: wine (white and red are acidic), sodas, juices and energy drinks (Gatorade, Powerade…) Water is perfectly fine to drink with the trays in. Since the Invisalign trays should be worn 22hrs/day, only remove your trays to eat/drink or brush your teeth.
Can I drink vodka soda with Invisalign?
Drinking alcohol with Invisalign or having the occasional glass of soda is fine but only if you’ve taken your aligners out and rinse your mouth out after. Drinking with Invisalign aligners in your mouth will cause the plastic to stain if you’re having things like coffee, red wine or tea.
Can I bite down on my Invisalign?
Aligner chewies can be used to help seat your aligner. They are soft plastic cylinders that are about the size of a cotton roll. After you’ve put in your aligner, you can bite down on a chewie for several minutes.