{"id":663,"date":"2022-03-04T20:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T20:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/?p=663"},"modified":"2022-04-12T20:39:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T20:39:36","slug":"can-i-drink-coffee-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/04\/can-i-drink-coffee-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Okay to Drink Coffee with Invisalign?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_179012360__1649795038_90778-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_179012360__1649795038_90778-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_179012360__1649795038_90778-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_179012360__1649795038_90778-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t imagine getting your morning started without that energizing cup of coffee. There\u2019s a lot of work to be done and you need some pep in your step. If you are beginning treatment with Invisalign clear aligners soon, you might be wondering if your coffee habit is going to affect your smile. You\u2019ll be glad to know that you can still drink coffee with Invisalign, but they just won\u2019t be a pair that go together at the same time. Read on to learn from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/invisalign.html\">your dentist in Fort Worth<\/a> about why that is, plus tips for enjoying coffee during the process of straightening your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Go Wrong When Drinking Coffee While Wearing Invisalign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re going through Invisalign treatment, you shouldn\u2019t eat anything while wearing the aligners. The only thing you should drink is plain water. Why? Drinking coffee with your trays in could have several negative consequences like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Higher risk of tooth decay<\/strong> \u2013 Most people add cream and sugar to their coffee. Even if you don\u2019t, coffee is acidic. When coffee is stuck between the trays and your teeth, it exposes your enamel to acid and possibly sugar, increasing the risk of cavities.<\/li><li><strong>Aligners changing shape<\/strong> \u2013 Invisalign trays are made from plastic that tends to warp when exposed to heat. Drinking a piping-hot mug of coffee could cause your trays to not fit correctly anymore, creating delays in your treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Staining<\/strong> \u2013 Any beverage besides water could discolor your aligners, making people more likely to notice you\u2019re wearing them. Your teeth might also stain, as the trays will trap some of the coffee against them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For these reasons, you should never drink coffee while wearing Invisalign. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up the beverage entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Drinking Coffee Work During Invisalign Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t even imagine starting your day without coffee, don\u2019t worry. You can still enjoy it during your Invisalign treatment. However, you\u2019ll have to make a few adjustments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Drink your coffee quickly<\/strong> \u2013 Leisurely sipping your coffee isn\u2019t an option with Invisalign. Try to finish it in 15-30 minutes. That way, you\u2019re still likely to hit the 20 to 22-hour daily requirement for wearing your trays.<\/li><li><strong>Brush or rinse once you\u2019re done<\/strong> \u2013 As soon as you\u2019re finished with your coffee, brush your teeth and rinse off your trays before putting them back into your mouth. If you can\u2019t brush, at least swish some water around for a few seconds.<\/li><li><strong>Take your aligners out first<\/strong> \u2013 Before taking that first sip, remove your trays and store them safely in their carrying case to prevent them from getting lost or damaged.<\/li><li><strong>Cut down on cream and sugar<\/strong> \u2013 The less cream and sugar in your coffee, the reduced opportunity for cavity-causing bacteria to grow on your aligners.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo, can I drink coffee with Invisalign?\u201d You most certainly can \u2013 just be sure to follow these tips from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/services.html\">your dentist in Fort Worth<\/a> so you keep yourself on course to achieve successful Invisalign treatment for a winning smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/meet-dr-tillman.html\">Dr. David Tillman<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He\u2019s constantly striving to improve and has completed more than 2,500 hours of postgrad dental education. On multiple occasions, he\u2019s been named a \u201cSuper Dentist\u201d in Texas Monthly Magazine. If you are a coffee drinker interested in a smile upgrade, Dr. Tillman can utilize Invisalign to help you correct crowded teeth, overbite, underbite, crossbite, or gapped teeth. You can schedule an appointment on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillmansmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (817) 870-4746.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can\u2019t imagine getting your morning started without that energizing cup of coffee. There\u2019s a lot of work to be done and you need some pep in your step. If you are beginning treatment with Invisalign clear aligners soon, you might be wondering if your coffee habit is going to affect your smile. 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