Can I eat and drink with Invisalign aligners?
One of Invisalign's biggest advantages is no food restrictions:
Remove aligners for: - All food and snacks - Coffee, tea, soda - Wine and alcohol - Hot beverages - Any colored/sugary drinks
You CAN drink with aligners in: - Plain water (encouraged) - That's it!
Why remove for other drinks: - Hot liquids can warp aligners - Sugar gets trapped (causes cavities) - Staining (coffee, wine, tea) - Carbonation can damage aligners
Eating with Invisalign: 1. Remove aligners 2. Store in case (never napkin!) 3. Eat whatever you want 4. Brush teeth (or at least rinse) 5. Put aligners back in
No foods are off-limits: - Popcorn, nuts, chips - Caramel, taffy, gum - Apples, corn on cob - Crusty bread - Everything braces wearers can't have!
Just remember to put aligners back in promptly to maintain your 22 hours of daily wear.
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