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What Food Should I Avoid when I Have my Invisalign In?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by R. William McNeill, DDS, MS
Question viewed 347 times
Tags: eating, problem, removal, wear and tear

Is is possible to drink with them in? What problems would it cause to eat or drink without removing them?

4 answers to What Food Should I Avoid when I Have my Invisalign In?

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USE CARE WHEN EATING AND DRINKING WITH ALIGNERS

While you may be able to eat soft foods with aligners in place, it is not recommended. Drinking is possible, but it is essential to remove the aligners for brushing as soon as possible since liquid will get between the aligners and tooth surfaces and may cause decay. If it is impossible to brush right away, remove the aligners and rinse with water, preferably warm water, as soon as practical. And, be sure not to drink highly colored liquids since that risks staining the aligners. My advice... more
R. William McNeill, DDS, MS

Mercer Island Orthodontist
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Eating with the aligners

It is not posible to eat with the aligners. However you can drink with them. Be careful that colorful drinks might change the color of the aligners.
Antoaneta Barba, DDS

Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
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Drink anything with Invisalign in..

Just be sure to rinse them with water as soon as you can. We drink so many beverages in the average day that you would loose too much time for treatment. Drink away..
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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You can drink with Invisalign in

You can definitely drink with your Invisalign aligners in, and some people eat certain foods with them in as well. There are a few guidelines to keep in mind. First of all, certain liquids like coffee, tea and red wine can stain the Invisalign trays faster than normal, thus making them look dark and unsightly. Also, very hot liquids could potentially cause a warping of the material, so I tell my patients they can drink most things, but to avoid coffee, tea and other hot... more
Andrew Orchin, DDS

Washington Cosmetic Dentist

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