Keeping Your Coffee and Tea Routine With Invisalign: A Simple Guide

Getting your teeth straightened with Invisalign doesn’t mean giving up your favorite drinks. Whether you love starting your day with a fresh cup of coffee, sipping on tea in the afternoon, or enjoying an occasional glass of wine, you can still indulge while staying on track with your treatment. However, it’s essential to follow some key guidelines to prevent staining, damage, or other issues that could affect your aligners and overall dental health. By taking the right precautions, you can maintain both the clarity of your aligners and the health of your teeth throughout your Invisalign journey. Keep reading this blog from Dr. Glenn Sosebee, Dr. T. Todd Britt and Dr. Brown at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics in Gainesville and Oakwood, GA
 to learn how to protect your smile while enjoying the beverages you love.

The Truth About Drinks and Invisalign

When it comes to drinks and Invisalign, there are two main concerns:

1. Heat Problems: Hot drinks can change the shape of your aligners, making them not fit right
2. Color Problems: Dark drinks like coffee and tea can stain your clear aligners, making them noticeable

The easy fix? Just take your aligners out before drinking anything except water. It’s that simple!

Your Step-By-Step Coffee Plan

Follow these steps to keep your teeth moving the right way while still enjoying your favorite hot drinks:

• Remove your aligners and store them in their case
• Enjoy your coffee or tea without rushing
• Rinse your mouth with water when you’re done
• If possible, brush your teeth quickly
• Put your aligners back in

Using a straw might help keep stains away if you must drink with aligners in, but it’s always better to remove them first.

The 20-22 Hour Rule

For Invisalign to work right, wear your aligners 20-22 hours every day. That means they should only be out when you’re:

• Eating food
• Drinking anything besides water
• Brushing and flossing

The more you wear them, the faster you’ll see results!

Choose Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics For Your New Smile

At Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics, we know that even the smallest daily routines matter—your morning coffee, your confidence at work, and the way you feel when you smile. That’s why we make Invisalign work for your life, not the other way around.

Our experienced team takes the time to understand your unique goals, so you get the smile you’ve always wanted. Our orthodontists have specialized training in Invisalign and stay up to date with the latest techniques to ensure the best possible results. From your first consultation to your final reveal, we’re with you every step of the way.

Don’t wait to transform your smile! Call us today to schedule your consultation and find out how you can achieve beautifully straight teeth—without giving up the things you love.