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Can I Drink Water With Invisalign?
Invisalign clear braces are an excellent alternative to metal braces as they hardly show that a person is wearing braces. This orthodontic treatment subtly brings your teeth in alignment, and you can remove them as and when you feel like it. Yet, for the aligners to be effective in straightening your teeth, you must wear them at least 20 to 22 hours a day. That could make many people wonder if it affects their daily lives. In this article, we will see what you can drink and what to avoid during the time your Invisalign braces are on your teeth.
What are Invisalign Braces Made of?
Invisalign is made with medical-grade polyurethane material. The aligners are crafted from flexible and transparent plastic material, which provides comfort and convenience to the patients. Apart from comfort, the aligners are practically invisible so that your social and office life is not disturbed by wearing them. These aligners snugly fit over your teeth and apply gentle pressure to bring them to their desired positions. Each set of Invisalign aligners is fabricated by using high-precision 3D printing technology.
What Kind of Drink Can You Have With Invisalign Over Your Teeth?
The way Invisalign is made affect what you can eat or drink while wearing it.
- Water is the only safe drink to consume while you are wearing Invisalign. Cold or room-temperature water is recommended as it is beneficial for your dental health. Water can dislodge food particles stuck within your aligners and remove built-up sugar beneath your Invisalign. There is fluoride in tap water which is also known to reduce the probability of cavities by 25%.
- It is not a good idea to drink any other type of drink like tea, coffee, colas, wine with the retainers on. These drinks can warp the plastic of your aligner and also cause stains. Juices have a high amount of sugar, so you should avoid them too, as the sugar in them can get trapped inside your Invisalign.
Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!