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I would not recommend sipping coffee with Invisalign in place. However, why don't you just remove your trays while you drink or sip for a half an hour or so, then rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash before placing the trays back into your mouth? Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD
I would recommend removing the trays while you drink your coffee. Invisalign recommends that you wear your trays 22 hrs/day, so there is some time that the trays can be out of your mouth. I would not recommend drinking the coffee with the trays in, not even through a straw, as the temperature could possible alter the shape and fit of your trays. Good luck!
I think this is an ideal way of still being able to enjoy your coffee and not damaging your trays, Because your trays are made of clear plastic, you need to take precautions to keep them clean and intact. Coffee and tea can cause staining and heat. Hot beverages can warp the plastic of the trays, changing their shape so they no longer fit over the teeth properly. If the trays become stained, they will no longer be clear and virtually invisible, but will make your teeth look dingy. I would suggest using a straw or taking them out while drinking hot beverages or ones that stain.
Based on your description, I would recommend returning to your dentist, so that he/she can take a look at your attachment and tray to determine whether either needs to be adjusted or not. It is usually very important for attachments to match up properly, but in some cases, certain...
So, your dentist tells you to switch trays once every week, instead of once every two weeks and you are concerned. Well, let me tell you now that you have nothing to worry about and here's why. When your dentist chooses your treatment plan with Invisalign, they can choose to move...
Doing things out of sequence can have undesirable results. If you are in pain, it may mean that the teeth are moving too quickly. One of the touted advantages of Invisalign is that they are fairly painless and are designed to minimize discomfort. Also, that given cost is based on the number of...
I agree with Dr. Broome. You can have our dentist re-order aligners at a minimal charge. Sharde Harvey.
Very good question. Unfortunately, it is a loaded question. What I mean by that is there are many different answers. 1, You can do anything you wish. We are not forcing you to complete the treatment. If you are happy then...2, I would advise you to...
If extrusion (downward movement) of your laterals was planned the gap between the aligner and your teeth may indicate the teeth are not "tracking" as planned. In some cases space can be planned into aligner stages to allow room for the tooth to move down into that new position. It is possible to...
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