Does your morning officially start once you’ve had a cup of coffee? Do you love sipping on an iced latte in the afternoon for a little pick-me-up? If so, you might be wondering if you can drink coffee with Invisalign. After all, you don’t want your teeth and trays to turn yellow! Below, you can learn the answer (as well as a few smile-friendly tweaks you can make to your cup of joe).
True or False: You Can Drink Coffee with Invisalign
Yes, you can drink coffee with Invisalign! There’s just one “but:” you need to remove your trays beforehand (even with iced coffee). This is important because you don’t want your clear aligners to turn yellow, and you want to do what you can to prevent enamel erosion. The best thing to do is take them off, rinse them with clean, cool water, and put them in their designated case first.
Tip: Drink your coffee with your breakfast or afternoon snack instead of separately. This is a small change that will make it significantly easier to wear your aligners for 20+ hours each day!
3 Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and Stain-Free
Did you know there is a “smile-friendly” way to drink your coffee? There is! Here’s what that means:
- Keeping sugar and other additives to a minimum
- Using a straw to prevent the liquid from coming in contact with your teeth
- Sipping on water too (this will help remove residue)
Once you’re done, rinse your mouth with clean, cool water. Then, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to brush your teeth about 20 minutes later.
Remember, You Need to Care for Your Aligners Too!
In addition to taking great care of your teeth, you need to take great care of your aligners. Otherwise, they will warp or break, leading to unwanted treatment plan delays. With this in mind, make sure that you:
- Rinse your aligners with clean, cool water every time you remove them
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and clean, cool water to clean your aligners twice a day
- Place your aligners in their designated case when you aren’t wearing them
- Soaking your aligners in a dentist-recommended cleaner each day for 15 minutes
One of the many perks of Invisalign is that it doesn’t come with any dietary restrictions – you can drink coffee throughout your entire orthodontic treatment! Just be sure to take the necessary precautions to protect both your teeth and your trays.
About the Practice
At Super Braces of Lawrence, we focus on providing custom treatment plans that deliver beautiful results. Not only that, but we are an ongoing resource for our patients so their journey to a straight, healthy, and even more beautiful smile is smooth and enjoyable! If you want to schedule a consultation with us to learn if you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, then get in touch with us via our website or by phone at (978) 794-0000.