Eat What You Want With Invisalign Aligners!
Good news: with Invisalign clear aligners, you can eat and drink anything you want! Unlike traditional metal braces, lingual braces, which require many food restrictions , Invisalign clear aligners are removable, so you can take them out for meals and eat anything you want.
There is one important rule, however, you must remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything but water. Food can damage the aligners or cause bacteria to rapidly grow on the aligner material while drinking beverages other than water can cause staining, discoloration, and warping to the aligner material, as well as white spots on your teeth enamel.
What Foods Should You Avoid with Invisalign Aligners?
When it comes to food and drinks, there is only one major rule with Invisalign treatment: remove your aligners first, and then eat and drink anything you want!
As long as the aligners are removed before eating or drinking, you can enjoy all your favorite treats. Braces brackets and wires create pockets for food particles to get stuck, and hard or crunchy food can break off or damage the brackets. Invisalign clear aligners, on the other hand, are removable, so you can eat or drink without worrying about damaging the plastic aligners.
Zero food restrictions are one of the many benefits of Invisalign clear aligners. Don’t miss out on your favorite foods while achieving straightening your teeth and a beautiful smile!
There are certain rules to follow, however: always remove your aligners before eating or drinking anything but water. Brush or rinse your teeth before putting aligners back in.
If you’re using Invisalign trays, it’s important to avoid smoking. Smoking can lead to problems with your treatment time. It can cause your aligners to become discolored or stained. It can also warp the shape of your aligners.
Remove your aligners before chewing gum or mints. You can chew a Movemint, a specially-designed mint that improves aligner fit while freshening breath.
Do's and Don'ts of Eating with Invisalign Aligners
Invisalign aligners should be worn 20-22 hours a day to be effective, so it’s important to only remove them for meals and drinking. Because food and drink both leave residue on your teeth, you should brush or rinse your teeth every time before you put your aligners back in.
Brushing and flossing every day to keep your teeth free of residue or plaque. Improper dental hygiene can lead to bacteria growth on your teeth and inside the aligners, which can lead to decay and/or gum disease.
Avoid sweet or hot drinks when you have your aligner trays in your mouth. Also, don’t eat anything. These actions can harm the aligners.
Hard or crunchy foods can damage them. Even soft foods can be problematic. They can stick to the aligners or leave residue. This can cause staining, discoloration, or bacterial growth.
Do's and Don'ts of Drinking With Invisalign Aligners
When wearing Invisalign aligners, it’s important to remove the aligners before drinking anything but water.
Hot beverages like tea or coffee can warp the SmartTrack™ aligner material, which can cause them to be ineffective. Dark-colored beverages like red wine, dark sodas, tea, and coffee can cause staining and discoloration to the aligners. Any beverage with sugar in it can damage or discolor your aligners as well as cause bacterial growth on your teeth.
Avoid chewing on ice while wearing aligners, as this can also damage them.
When removing your aligners to drink, brush or rinse them with water before putting the aligners back in. Be sure to brush and floss every day, and wash or soak your aligners regularly , to keep plaque from building up on your teeth or on the aligners.
Water, however, is perfectly safe to drink while wearing Invisalign aligners, and you should drink lots of it to keep your body healthy and refreshed!
What Happens If You Eat with Your Invisalign Aligners On?
Food can harm your aligners. It can lead to damage, discoloration, or even degradation. Bacteria can also grow quickly on them. So, it’s crucial to avoid eating or drinking anything except water when you wear your aligners.
When you take them out, you’re free to eat or drink anything. This is one of the benefits of Invisalign over metal braces. But remember, always remove them before eating or drinking.
Your teeth’s strength can damage Invisalign aligners. Chewing can cause them to crack, bend, or break. This can affect their fit and effectiveness. Proper Invisalign Aligner Care and Maintenance is crucial, so avoid chewing with aligners on.
This goes for gum or chewing mints as well. Movemints are made for people who wear Invisalign aligners and enjoy chewing mints. They enhance the fit of the aligners and freshen breath simultaneously.
Eating or drinking colorful foods like curries, BBQ sauce, coffee, or red wine can stain and discolor your aligners. The same is true of smoking: the smoke will warp and discolor your clear aligners, so you must remove aligners to smoke.
Be sure to brush or rinse your teeth before putting aligners back in after eating, drinking, or smoking: all of the above can cause bacteria or plaque to grow on the aligners and your teeth, leading to decay or gum damage.
In the second step, remember that you have the freedom to enjoy any food you like. Maintaining clean aligners contributes to lasting results and a lifetime of smiles. Incorporating these steps into your treatment plans ensures a happy, healthy smile.
