Can you Drink Coffee with Invisalign?

Are you a coffee drinker interested in getting Invisalign trays and are wondering, “Can you drink coffee with Invisalign?” Stick around to find out.

No, you cannot and should not drink coffee with Invisalign trays. Since my last year of high school, I have been a regular coffee drinker until a few years back when I got Invisalign trays. Before I got them, I wondered if I had to give up coffee until I was done with my treatment. However, after several appointments with my dentist, I discovered this wasn’t the case, although there were a few conditions in place.

In this post, I’m sharing with you everything I learned about coffee and Invisalign. Read on if you’re considering getting this treatment and wondering if having coffee is allowed. You’ll also learn what happens if you have coffee with these aligners.

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Should I take off my Invisalign trays while taking coffee?

Yes. Dentists recommend you take out your Invisalign trays before indulging in coffee or any other drink except water. Although you don’t chew when having coffee, taking out your Invisalign trays is crucial to avoid staining them and your teeth.

Failing to take your trays out when having coffee may also promote tooth decay. This is because the sweeteners and sugar present in the coffee sit on your teeth, and the aligners hold the sugar there, leading to a higher risk of tooth decay over time.

Can you drink cold coffee with Invisalign attachments?

Can I Drink Coffee While Wearing My Invisalign Trays

You cannot drink cold coffee with Invisalign attachments. Regardless of the temperature of the coffee, your aligners are still at risk of being stained, as well as your teeth. Also, as discussed earlier, you stand a higher risk of tooth decay if you have coffee with your Invisalign attachments.

However, this doesn’t mean you can’t have cold coffee altogether. To enjoy a cold cup of your favorite coffee, simply take out your aligners, rinse them properly, and store them, then have your coffee.

Can you drink hot coffee with Invisalign attachments?

It is forbidden to drink hot coffee with Invisalign attachments. On top of risking tooth decay and discoloring your teeth and aligners, hot coffee can warp your trays, rendering them useless. Invisalign trays are made of a thermoplastic material, which is pliable when heated. Drinking hot coffee will heat the trays, causing them to warp. Note that heat was used to mold these trays in the first place, so exposing them to heat again will distort their shapes.

What happens if you drink coffee with Invisalign?

As we’ve discussed above, drinking coffee with Invisalign will cause staining, tooth decay, and warping of the aligners. To avoid this, ensure your aligners are out, rinsed, and properly stored before you sit down to enjoy a cup of coffee. Also, before putting the aligners back in, brush your teeth.