If you have prior experience with braces, you’re likely familiar with the extensive list of foods to avoid.
Bid farewell to those limitations!
With our approach, your dietary choices are no longer confined.
However, you might be pondering:
Can you enjoy meals while wearing aligners? Are there any precautions to heed?
In this concise blog, we’ll outline five straightforward guidelines for eating and drinking with Invisalign. Let’s begin!
1. Always Remove Aligners Before Eating
While your aligners are sturdy, they aren’t designed to endure the forces of chewing.
Before consuming any food, remember to take off your aligners.
Failing to do so could harm your aligners and disrupt your treatment schedule.
You’re free to indulge in your favorite foods, but don’t forget to remove the aligners first!
2. Avoid Chewing Gum With Aligners
Curious if you can chew gum while wearing aligners?
Quick answer: No.
As previously mentioned, remove your aligners before eating.
This also extends to chewing gum while wearing them. The constant chewing motion and gum’s stickiness can cause friction between your aligners and teeth.
3. Water Only !!!
No, this doesn’t mean your beverage options are limited to water throughout your treatment (though the health benefits would be remarkable!).
However, water should be your sole choice of drink while wearing aligners.
Why?
Your aligners are custom-crafted to be discreet and transparent. Colored drinks like coffee or wine can compromise their integrity, leading to discoloration.
Furthermore, sugary beverages can foster dental issues like cavities and gum disease.
4. Plan Your Meals Thoughtfully
An added advantage for aligner wearers is an overall enhancement in health.
Since there are no dietary restrictions on hard foods such as raw fruits and vegetables, you have the freedom to enjoy your preferred meals.
5. Maintain Dental Hygiene After Every Meal
Brushing and flossing following each meal is vital to keeping your aligners in optimal condition.
Bacteria and plaque accumulate on your teeth swiftly after eating, so promptly addressing them will ensure both your teeth and aligners remain clean.
