Drinking with Invisalign other than water?

Drinking water exclusively while wearing Invisalign aligners is always the best option. The reason we want to stick with water while wearing the aligners is that rapid tooth decay can occur. Our saliva helps wash away food and neutralizes acid in our mouth. When we have aligners on, food particles and acidic, sugary liquids can get under the aligners and sit there for an extended period of time. This is what causes the rapid tooth decay. So ideally you would want to take the aligners out before partaking in great tasting food and drink. That being said, decay is NOT likely to start if you - on occasion - drink something other than water with the aligners in, and then shortly after rinse out your mouth (AND the aligners) with water. Just remember that the longer your teeth are in direct contact with sugar and acidic food/beverages, the more likely decay will start to develop. Good luck!

in an ideal world an orthodontist would want you to never take the aligner out. However, we live in a practical world. It is fine if you drink other beverages (with or without straw), as long as the beverage does not stain the Invisalign. You must, however, not be sipping on a drink slowly for hours. Always take out the aligner and swish your mouth with water to get rid of residual liquid immediately after you drink. If you cannot find a suitable place to remove your aligner, you should at least rinse with water to wash down other beverage you had just consumed.