I could care less if they become discolored. Can I drink the following while I’m wearing them
-Iced tea
-Cola
-Macchiato, cappuccino…
-Juice of apples, grapes, blueberries, raspberries…
And should I use a straw if I can or not?
If staining is not a concern for you, there will still be an accumulation of sugar or acids between the plastic and your teeth, which could lead to serious issues. So be sure to remove them for a quick rinse and wash if you drink anything other than water while wearing them. Straw doesn’t really matter in this case. There will still be sugar in your mouth, saliva, and aligners along with all the other spit.
Heat may cause the aligners to warp. For this, some people use straws. I never had faith in that.
Not that you asked, but alcohol can weaken the plastic.
I used to occasionally take a chance with clear drinks like white wine or Sprite, but I found that I wasn’t really enjoying my drink because I was too nervous about having to rush to clean my teeth and rinse out the aligners. A little more than 22 hours allows the aligners to be out. Treatment became much simpler as soon as I relaxed on that.
Although it is technically possible, it is not necessary to do so. Use a straw and avoid drinking anything hot with them as this can distort the plastic if you’re not drinking water. If you drink anything other than water while they’re there, you run the risk of developing sugar traps, which can eventually result in cavities.
You can use your straw to sip your beverage, and thereafter, thoroughly rinse both your mouth and the aligners.
I really apologize for leaving this out of the post; it was the primary inspiration behind it.
I wanted to know if I could drink and wait until I got home before taking them off and brushing if I was out with friends and we were having coffee, etc. because I don’t want to use the disgusting cafe restrooms here.
Coffee or red wine might leave stains on your aligners. Others, like soda or energy drinks, may cause an acid buildup under your Invisalign, worsening tooth decay and the risks that these beverages pose to your teeth.
wow, I appreciate the help, sir! thank you very much
from what I’ve seen in my friend he stained his aligners from drinking coffee. So I think you should not. Try limiting what you are drinking and/or eating from the time being with the aligners. Good Luck!
some of the beverages that you mentioned might stain your aligners so please be careful.