Did you know that more than 60% of American adults drink coffee every day? If you’re one of them, then you might be wondering if you will need to steer clear of this dark-colored beverage once your clear aligner treatment officially begins. After all, you don’t want your teeth or trays to stain! Below, you’ll learn if you can drink coffee with Invisalign.
So, Can You Drink Coffee with Invisalign?
Good news: you can drink coffee with Invisalign! There’s just one “but:” you need to take your aligners off first – even with iced coffee. If you don’t, then the residue will cling to your teeth and trays, leaving behind noticeable, unsightly stains in the process. So, always remove your aligners first and brush your teeth before putting them back on.
How To: Drink Coffee During Your Invisalign Treatment
Although Invisalign is relatively hassle-free, there are a few adjustments that patients need to make to their day-to-day routine during the teeth-straightening process. For example, they need to wear the aligners for 20+ hours a day. Since there isn’t a lot of aligner-free time each day, it’s best to drink your coffee with your breakfast instead of separately. It’s also a good idea to keep additives, like sugar, to a minimum, to use a straw, and to rinse your mouth with water when you’re done.
What Should I Do If My Aligners Start to Discolor?
If your aligners start to take on a yellow hue, then it’s time to go back to the basics. That includes brushing them each morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush, rinsing them with clean, cool water every time you take them off, and soaking them in a clear aligner solution that has been approved by your orthodontist. You can also ask your orthodontist to give your trays a deep clean at your check-in appointments!
If you are a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast, then you don’t have to worry – you can drink americanos, lattes, and everything in between during your teeth-straightening journey with Invisalign! Just make sure that you follow the guidelines provided by your orthodontist so your teeth and trays stay stain-free.
About the Practice
Our experienced, talented, and caring orthodontist at Drabik Orthodontics has been a Certified Invisalign Elite Provider since 2010. Plus, we offer convenient appointment times at our state-of-the-art office, we offer several financial options, and we have two locations. So, if you’ve been wanting to straighten your teeth without the metal, don’t hesitate to take the next step: schedule a consultation with us via our website or call our Webster or Rochester office!