Dental Hygienist Questions Invisalign

What drinks to avoid with Invisalign?

I got my Invisalign 4 days ago. What drinks to avoid with Invisalign?

6 Answers

Avoid very hot drinks, as they can warp the retainers ( and burn you !). Also avoid very dark drinks such as coffee, tea, dark sodas, red wine and dark juices. All of those can lead to staining. Dr. Conrad
Great question. Invisalign, or other clear aligner brands, can attract stains from the foods and drinks that we consume. Dark beverages like coffees, teas and wines will stain your trays if you wear them while consuming them. It is best to remove your trays before eating and drinking. It is also a good idea to brush and rinse before replacing them in your mouth.
While the aligner is in your mouth, you should only drink water.
Sugary, acidic and soda drinks.
In theory, you should only drink clear liquids. I tested all drinks on myself. I drank everything from coffee to water and noticed no problems.
You can drink what ever you want with Invisalign clear aligners. Any thing liquid you can drink. But some drinks can stain the clear aligner and turn your clear aligner a little yellowish color. Those drinks are as sodas (coca-cola, red wine, strawberry shakes, etc…..