Can I drink whiskey with my Invisalign?

A few alcoholic drinks and food can stain your Invisalign aligners as well as your teeth. Several prominent alcoholic spirits (beer, mead, whiskey, etc.) contain chromogens, which can transform into pigments.

Are you allowed to drink alcohol with braces?

Can I drink alcohol while wearing this brace? This is a yes and no answer; you cannot drink alcohol while the brace is in your mouth but if you aren’t wearing it, you can.

Does alcohol affect retainers?

Don’t drink soda or alcohol while wearing a retainer – It is tempting to drink while wearing a retainer because of the unobtrusive nature of the device. However, excess liquid trapped under the trays can vastly intensify acid exposure to teeth, increasing the probability of tooth decay.

Can I drink clear alcohol with Invisalign?

Let coffee — or any hot drink — cool down first before drinking with Invisalign in. Stick to clear alcoholic beverages such as gin or vodka; don’t use sugary mixers — instead try tonic or soda water.

Do you have to brush your teeth after drinking coffee with Invisalign?

If you want to drink coffee, you need to take out your aligners. And after you finish your coffee, you should brush your teeth and rinse your aligners before you put them back into your mouth. This is not ideal for Invisalign trays, which are meant to be an invisible and subtle method of orthodontic correction.

What can you not do while wearing Invisalign?

Things you should NOT do during Invisalign Treatment

1. Don’t get them dirty. It’s important to drink nothing but water when your Invisalign aligners are in.
2. Don’t scratch them.
3. Don’t rush the treatment.
4. Don’t play with it.
5. Don’t leave them in.
6. Don’t forget to brush.

Can you drink clear liquids with Invisalign?

You may drink alcohol, wine, soda, juice, and all other beverages during Invisalign treatment. But like above, you must remove the aligners to consume them. The only drink you may safely consume while wearing clear aligners is water.

Is it OK to drink beer with Invisalign?

Invisalign aligners are crafted from clear plastic. Drinking coffee with Invisalign or any other hot beverages can cause the plastic to warp. Drinking alcohol with Invisalign or having the occasional glass of soda is fine but only if you’ve taken your aligners out and rinse your mouth out after.

Can I drink alcohol through a straw with Invisalign?

Again, drinking beverages with a straw is recommended when you’re undergoing Invisalign treatment. A straw allows the liquid less contact with your teeth and less contact with your Invisalign if they’re still in. If you simply must drink a sugary or alcoholic drink with Invisalign, use a straw.

Can I drink iced coffee through a straw with Invisalign?

Yes you can. You can drink tea and coffee wearing an Invisalign aligner, so long as whatever you’re drinking is not too hot. Also, if you are going out for a night, you can drink, but be sure to keep your retainers in, and once again be sure to brush your teeth and brush the aligners.

Can I bite down on my Invisalign?

Aligner chewies can be used to help seat your aligner. They are soft plastic cylinders that are about the size of a cotton roll. After you’ve put in your aligner, you can bite down on a chewie for several minutes.